Relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and testicular and hormonal parameters of sexually active male greater cane rats (Thryonomys swinderianus)
Adenrele Olalekan Adebayo; Adebayo Kuyoom Akinloye; Bankole Olusiji Oke; Victor Olusegun Taiwo
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