Manic-depressive psychosis and schizophrenia: a dermatoglyphic study.
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The study analysed qualitative and quantitative dermatoglyphic features in schizophrenia and manic-depressive psychosis. Differences were found which support the view that these two psychoses are genetically distinct. A possible field for further study is discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science
دوره 136 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1980