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Hayashi, M., Yamamoto, K., Yoshimura, M. et al. Cadmium, lead, and zinc concentrations in human fingernails. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 50, 547–553 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00191244
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