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 `openlifu` is a toolbox for planning and controlling focused ultrasound
-treatments. It generally replicates the functionality developed in the MATLAB
+research sonications. It generally replicates the functionality developed in the MATLAB
 [open-TFUS toolbox](https://github.com/OpenwaterHealth/opw_neuromod_sw).
 
 ## Supported Versions