magnetic resonance imaging

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noun

1. MRI.

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magnetic resonance imaging British  

noun

1.  MRI.  a noninvasive medical diagnostic technique in which the absorption and transmission of high-frequency radio waves are analysed as they irradiate the hydrogen atoms in water molecules and other tissue components placed in a strong magnetic field. This computerized analysis provides a powerful aid to the diagnosis and treatment planning of many diseases, including cancer

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magnetic resonance imaging Scientific  

1. See MRI

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magnetic resonance imaging Cultural  

1. A technique for forming detailed images of internal organs and tissue. It works by putting the patient inside a magnet, then using radio waves to locate atoms in the tissue. Final production of the image is done by a computer. (Compare x-ray and ultrasound.)

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MRI images are the most detailed that can be obtained.

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magnetic resonance imaging

A competitor, Prenuvo, promises “the full picture of your health” through magnetic resonance imaging starting at $1,199 for a scan and core membership plan.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

Diagnosing sarcopenic obesity usually requires advanced imaging tools such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, electrical bioimpedance, or densitometry.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 27, 2026

Bruni-Lowe also highlights a growing interest in neuroscience, and the use of tools such as functional magnetic resonance imaging, which measures brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2025

They are developing tools to monitor the placenta non-invasively, Weinberg said, such as advances in magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasounds, both of which can help better visualize the placenta and its blood flow.

From Salon ● May 29, 2024

Instead of a boxy belt-fed device using a stack of gray trays, the futuristic-looking baggage and personal belongings inspection system looks like a scaled-down starship medical magnetic resonance imaging machine.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2024