An aetiological study of 290 XXY males, with special reference to the role of paternal age

Andrew D. Carothers; Susan Collyer; Rhona De Mey; Isobel Johnstone

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journal article Nov 01, 1984

An aetiological study of 290 XXY males, with special reference to the role of paternal age

Andrew D. Carothers Susan Collyer Rhona De Mey Isobel Johnstone

Human Genetics Vol. 68 No. 3 pp. 248-253 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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Andrew D. Carothers, Susan Collyer, Rhona De Mey, et al. (1984). An aetiological study of 290 XXY males, with special reference to the role of paternal age. Human Genetics, 68(3), 248-253. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00418395

An aetiological study of 290 XXY males, with special reference to the role of paternal age

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