Fetal alcohol syndrome. Mechanisms of teratogenesis.
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چکیده
The mechanisms implicated in the fetal alcohol syndrome are described, with discussion on the effects of alcohol, acetaldehyde, and zinc deficiency on the fetal growth and development.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of clinical and laboratory science
دوره 12 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1982