Inflammatory and Immunological parameters in adults with Down syndrome
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Vocal Parameters of Adults with Down Syndrome in Zahedan /Iran
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عنوان ژورنال: Immunity & Ageing
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1742-4933
DOI: 10.1186/1742-4933-8-4