Definition of MRI

1. Noun. The use of nuclear magnetic resonance of protons to produce proton density images.

Exact synonyms: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Generic synonyms: Imaging, Tomography
Specialized synonyms: Fmri, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Definition of MRI

1. Acronym. (medicine) magnetic resonance imaging ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of MRI

1. A special imaging technique used to image internal stuctures of the body, particularly the soft tissues. An MRI image is often superior to a normal X-ray image. It uses the influence of a large magnet to polarize hydrogen atoms in the tissues and then monitors the summation of the spinning energies within living cells. Images are very clear and are particularly good for soft tissue, brain and spinal cord, joints and abdomen. These scans may be used for detecting some cancers or for following their progress. Acronym: MRI (11 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of MRI

MRBM
MRC
MRCA
MRCC
MRCGP
MRCP
MRCS
MRCVS
MRD
MRDD
MRE
MRF
MRF 4
MRH
MRHD
MRI (current term)
MRI scan
MRIs
MRO
MRP
MRP II
MRS
MRSA
MRSI
MRTA
MRU
MRV
MR angiography
MS
MS-1 hepatitis

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