Dr Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802) of Lichfield and placental respiration.
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Erasmus Darwin was a great philosopher, scientist, inventor, poet, and physician. His creative intellect has been compared with that of Leonardo da Vinci. This brief article draws attention to two perinatal contributions made on placental respiration and management of the umbilical cord.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition
دوره 88 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003