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Manic-Depressive Psychosis and Schizophrenia: a Dermatoglyphic Study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

R. S. Balgir ,
R. Srinivasa Murthy  and
N. N. Wig
R. S. Balgir
Affiliation:
Anthropological Survey of India, North Western Region, 51/7, Hardwar Road, Dehra-Dun 248001, U.P. India
R. Srinivasa Murthy
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh–160012, India
N. N. Wig
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh–160012, India
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Summary

The study analysed qualitative and quantitative dermatoglyphic features in schizophrenia and manic-depressive psychosis. Differences were found which support the view that these two psychoses are genetically distinct. A possible field for further study is discussed.

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Research Article
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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 136 , Issue 6 , June 1980 , pp. 558 - 561
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Copyright © The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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