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Archives of Andrology
Journal of Reproductive Systems
Volume 23, 1989 - Issue 1
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Original Article

Ultrastructure of Sertoli Cells in Cryptorchid Goats

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Pages 61-70 | Accepted 17 Jan 1989, Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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