Ellis-van Creveld syndrome
Alternate Names : Chondroectodermal dysplasia, EVC
Pictures & Images
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Polydactyly - an infant's hand
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Extra digits may be present as an isolated finding, or they may occur as part of a syndrome, in which case other abnormalities are usually present. The most common form of polydactyly is an extra little finger.
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Chromosomes and DNA
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Humans have 46 chromosomes. There are a total of 23 pairs of chromosomes or 46 total chromosomes. Chromosomes are made up of long strands of DNA which contain all the body's genes.
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