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Sensory nerve formations in the skin and their classification

1996; Wiley; Volume: 34; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

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L Malinovský,

Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques

Microscopy Research and TechniqueVolume 34, Issue 4 p. 283-301 Topical Paper Sensory nerve formations in the skin and their classification Lubomír Malinovský, Corresponding Author Lubomír Malinovský Third Chair of Anatomy, Department of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences, University "La Sapienza," Rome, ItalyBelvedere A. Nardi, 5, 000 10 S. Angelo Romano, Roma, ItalySearch for more papers by this author Lubomír Malinovský, Corresponding Author Lubomír Malinovský Third Chair of Anatomy, Department of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences, University "La Sapienza," Rome, ItalyBelvedere A. Nardi, 5, 000 10 S. 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