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Research Article

Extremely low-frequency magnetic fields can impair spermatogenesis recovery after reversible testicular damage induced by heat

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Pages 139-146 | Received 20 Sep 2012, Accepted 09 Apr 2013, Published online: 19 Jun 2013

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