Assessing sperm function.
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چکیده
This article reviews basic semen tests and new fertility tests that are providing great insights to the rapidly developing understanding of male infertility. Finally, promising new tests under development are mentioned with their potential clinical applications.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Urologic clinics of North America
دوره 35 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008