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Comment
. 2006 Jan;114(1):A19-20; author reply A20-1.
doi: 10.1289/ehp.114-1332693.

Validity of anogenital distance as a marker of in utero phthalate exposure

Gerald N McEwen Jr, Gerald Renner
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Validity of anogenital distance as a marker of in utero phthalate exposure

Gerald N McEwen Jr et al. Environ Health Perspect. 2006 Jan.
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  • Anogenital distance: defining "normal".
    Weiss B. Weiss B. Environ Health Perspect. 2006 Jul;114(7):A399; author reply A399. doi: 10.1289/ehp.114-a399a. Environ Health Perspect. 2006. PMID: 16835039 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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