Pelvic examination for detecting ovarian cancer
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Pelvic examination for detecting ovarian cancer.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care
سال: 2005
ISSN: 1471-1893,2045-2098
DOI: 10.1783/147118905774480798