Morphohistometric evaluation of the embryological development of the heart in chicks
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2026-0042 | Journal eISSN: 2450-8608 (formerly 2300-3235)
Language: English
Submitted on: Jan 19, 2026
Accepted on: Jul 22, 2026
Published on: Jul 27, 2026
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