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    Default What does "Erratum to" mean?

    Context:

    Erratum to: Resveratrol and red wine, healthy heart
    and longevity
    Dipak K. Das * Subhendu Mukherjee *
    Diptarka Ray
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    Default Re: What does "Erratum to" mean?

    It's used when there has been a mistake made in printing/publishing the text and the correct form is then given. The plural is errata.
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    Default Re: What does "Erratum to" mean?

    Errata: for 'errata' read 'erratum'.
    [If this goes over your head, don't worry.]

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