WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024mag•net•ic res•o•nance im•ag•ing /mægˈnɛtɪk ˈrɛzənəns ˌɪmədʒɪŋ/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- a process of producing images of the body by means of a strong magnetic field and low-energy radio waves:Using high-speed magnetic resonance imaging, researchers are discovering how the brain works.Abbr.: MRI
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024magnet′ic res′onance im′aging. - See MRI.
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magnetic resonance imaging n - 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
Abbreviation: MRI