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Research Article

Preventing bifenthrin-induced testicular toxicity in rats with Citrus sinensis (‘Maltese Half-blood’) essential oil: a multidisciplinary approach

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Received 23 Dec 2023, Accepted 03 Apr 2024, Published online: 24 Apr 2024

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