The diagnosis of diseases of the spinal cord / by W. R. Gowers.

  • Gowers, W. R. (William Richard), 1845-1915.
Date:
1884
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Credit: The diagnosis of diseases of the spinal cord / by W. R. Gowers. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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