Drowning.
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چکیده
A body recovered from the water does not necessarily imply that death was due to drowning. The diagnosis of drowning is discussed together with the significance of the "diatom" and biochemical tests.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Medical trial technique quarterly
دوره 18 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1971