JP3926448B2 - 超音波探触子及びこれを用いた超音波診断装置 - Google Patents

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JP3926448B2
JP3926448B2 JP32982797A JP32982797A JP3926448B2 JP 3926448 B2 JP3926448 B2 JP 3926448B2 JP 32982797 A JP32982797 A JP 32982797A JP 32982797 A JP32982797 A JP 32982797A JP 3926448 B2 JP3926448 B2 JP 3926448B2
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JP32982797A 1997-12-01 1997-12-01 超音波探触子及びこれを用いた超音波診断装置 Expired - Fee Related JP3926448B2 (ja)

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