JP3862793B2 - 超音波探触子及びそれを用いた超音波診断装置 - Google Patents

超音波探触子及びそれを用いた超音波診断装置 Download PDF

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JP3862793B2
JP3862793B2 JP30762796A JP30762796A JP3862793B2 JP 3862793 B2 JP3862793 B2 JP 3862793B2 JP 30762796 A JP30762796 A JP 30762796A JP 30762796 A JP30762796 A JP 30762796A JP 3862793 B2 JP3862793 B2 JP 3862793B2
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