Cytogenetic and Immunological Effects Associated with Occupational Formaldehyde Exposure
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1528-7394,1087-2620
DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2013.757212