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Measurement ofin vitro ciliary beat frequency: A television-video modification of the transmitted light technique

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  1. Respiratory Medical Unit and Department of Physical Sciences, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    H. Teichtahl & R. L. G. Kirsner

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Teichtahl, H., Wright, P.L. & Kirsner, R.L.G. Measurement ofin vitro ciliary beat frequency: A television-video modification of the transmitted light technique. Med. Biol. Eng. Comput. 24, 193–196 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02443935

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