Symptoms of Unknown Origin: A Medical Odyssey
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Vanderbilt University Press, 2005.
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Clifton K. Meador, M. D., & Clifton K. Meador, M. D. (2005). Symptoms of Unknown Origin: A Medical Odyssey . Vanderbilt University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Clifton K. Meador, M. D and M. D.|AUTHOR Clifton K. Meador. 2005. Symptoms of Unknown Origin: A Medical Odyssey. Vanderbilt University Press.
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