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STERILITY TESTS
Examination of male semen, which is most often the main factor in sterility. Such examination requires the avoidance of illicit methods, such as masturbation, the use of condom, or withdrawal.
All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
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