Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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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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