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Induction of solid tumours in the Swiss albino mouse by low-dose foetal irradiation

P. Uma Devi, M. Hossain Department of Radiobiology, Kasturba Medical College Manipal 576 119, India.
Pages 95-99 | Published online: 03 Jul 2009

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