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Archives of Andrology
Journal of Reproductive Systems
Volume 36, 1996 - Issue 2
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Original Article

Exposure of Human Sperm to Low-Calcium Medium Enhances Fertilizing Ability

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Pages 145-153 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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