International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 74, Issue 8 , Pages 907-912 , August 2010

Vocal tract dimensional development of adolescents: An acoustic reflection study

Received 19 March 2010 ,Revised 3 May 2010 ,Accepted 4 May 2010.

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International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 74, Issue 8 , Pages 907-912 , August 2010

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