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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Genetic Screening for Aneuploidy in the Second-trimester

M Theodora, A Antsaklis

Citation Information : Theodora M, Antsaklis A. Genetic Screening for Aneuploidy in the Second-trimester. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2008; 2 (1):29-36.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1048

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-03-2009

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2008; The Author(s).


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