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..., realistic modeling of soft tissues requires a characterization of the large strain response of the tissues often across a range of time scales. biological tissues biomechanics biorheology brain finite element analysis gynaecology indentation iterative methods liver optimisation...

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... further enhances the signal, especially for deeply embedded tumors that otherwise may not be detectable. cancer physiological models tumours biothermics temperature distribution forced convection skin wind tunnels haemorheology flow numerical analysis thermal noise gynaecology medical...

...; revision received June 23, 2003. Associate Editor: M. Toner. 16 September 2002 23 June 2003 09 01 2004 patient treatment biothermics physiological models gynaecology biological tissues haemorheology Menstrual problems are a significant concern of women...