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Archives of Andrology
Journal of Reproductive Systems
Volume 27, 1991 - Issue 2
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Original Article

Relationship Between Hypoosmotic Swelling Test, Semen Analysis, and Zona-Free Hamster Ovum Test

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Pages 73-78 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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