Human Biology : Concepts and Current Issues - With Access
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Author: Johnson
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Chapter 18, Problem 10TY
The ABCD rule refers to the evaluation of:
a. melanoma
b. squamous cell carcinoma
c. basal cell carcinoma
d. all types of skin cancer
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