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However, obtaining an adequate number of patients and data for training and testing machine learning models is challenging. To overcome this limitation, a novel approach is proposed for simulating data produced by ultrasonic diagnostic devices. The implemented method was based on a clinical prototype for eye cataract diagnosis, although the method can be extended to other applications as well. The proposed model encompasses the electric-to-acoustic signal conversion in the ultrasonic transducer, the wave propagation through the biological medium, and the subsequent acoustic-to-electric signal conversion in the transducer. Electrical modelling of the transducer was performed using a two-port network approach, while the acoustic wave propagation was modelled by using the k-Wave MATLAB toolbox. 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