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Thromb Haemost 1988; 60(03): 525
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1647005
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Schattauer GmbH Stuttgart

A Thyroid Hormone Influences Number and Size of Platelets - Rebuttal

J J van Doormaal
Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, P.O.B. 30.001, NL-9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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J van der Meer
Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, P.O.B. 30.001, NL-9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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H R Oosten
Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, P.O.B. 30.001, NL-9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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M R Halie
Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, P.O.B. 30.001, NL-9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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H Doorenbos
Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, P.O.B. 30.001, NL-9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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Received 17 August 1988

Accepted after revision 18 August 1988

Publication Date:
30 June 2018 (online)

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