Indian Women Doctors in the 19th Century
Journal Title: Chettinad Health City Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
This is an account of the five women physicians of the 19th century and their interesting life stories in the field of medicine.
Authors and Affiliations
kalaivani R
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