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Archives of Andrology
Journal of Reproductive Systems
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Original Article

Hypo-Osmotic Swelling Test: Analysis of Prevasectomy Ejaculates

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Pages 11-16 | Received 27 Jun 1989, Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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