Twins and endocrinology

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Volumn 18, Issue , 2014, Pages S48-S52

  Hari Kumar, K V S ^a   Modi, K ^b  

^a Department of Endocrinology   (India)

^b CARE HOSPITAL   (India)

Author keywords

Diabetes; endocrinology; monozygotic twins; thyroid disorders; twins

Indexed keywords

EID: 84995751526     PISSN: 22308210     EISSN: 22309500     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4103/2230-8210.145074     Document Type: Review

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