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Figure 32. Relative patterns ofskeletal maturation (corre-
marked hypothyroidism. Comparison is with unexposed.
Note enhanced growthafter thyroid treatment.
marked hypothyroidism. Comparison is with unexposed
boys. Note the dramatic changein slope of growth curves
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