Neurobehavioral Assessment in Studies of Exposures to Neurotoxicants

International Review of Research in Mental Retardation

Volumn 30, Issue , 2005, Pages 263-300

  Bellinger, David C ^a  

^a BOSTON CHILDREN S HOSPITAL   (United States)

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EID: 33645905129     PISSN: 00747750     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.1016/S0074-7750(05)30009-7     Document Type: Review

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