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LEPROSY PENCIL [1 record]

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Record 1 1985-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
DEF

Consists of an electronic sensor that fits into a pencil-shaped holder and is powered by two small batteries. A person should easily be able to distinguish between the warmth of the sensor and the cooler part of the pencil-unless he or she is suffering from early leprosy

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
OBS

Mis au point par l'OMS avec l'aide du Centre européen de recherche nucléaire à Genève. OMS, La santé du monde, juin 1985.

Spanish

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