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Genetics of Ovarian Disorders: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Franks, S., McCarthy, M. Genetics of Ovarian Disorders: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Rev Endocr Metab Disord 5, 69–76 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:REMD.0000016125.05878.96

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