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Record 1 2009-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biotechnology
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
DEF

A substance, with absorbing and scattering properties for a given radiation that sufficiently match those of a certain biological tissue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biotechnologie
  • Physique radiologique et applications
DEF

Matériau ayant des propriétés d'interaction sous irradiation similaires à celles du tissu mou, dont la composition est la suivante : 76,2 % oxygène, 10,1 % hydrogène, 11,1 % carbone, 2,6 % azote.

Spanish

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