MRI
noun
: magnetic resonance imaging
also
: the procedure in which magnetic resonance imaging is used
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Two days after the MRI, a different neurologist told them that even with bad swelling, there can sometimes be a good outcome.
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Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
The extent of the injury was found during an MRI exam a day after Djokovic was hurt during a fourth-round victory against No. 23 Francisco Cerundolo that lasted five sets spread across more than 4½ hours.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
Previous projects involved a new Endoscopy department, MRI suite improvements, a COVID lab, an 18-bed Intensive/Progressive Care Unit renovation, and a simulation lab.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2024
This test is not as precise as an MRI or DEXA, but is reliable at tracking changes over time, as long as people follow directions.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 3 June 2024
While not common, tattoos can also lead to MRI complications, because the pigments can interrupt the image's quality.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
He was replaced by Wilmer Flores, and Giants manager Bob Melvin later said Wade will have an MRI tomorrow and that a stint on the IL is almost a certainty.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024
When there are oxygen molecules around, their magnetic fields make these protons spiral up faster, so the MRI machine can map out the oxygen in your body.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 May 2024
After the cyberattack, Switzer didn't hear back about scheduling the MRI and took it upon himself to call his doctor.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
The extent of the injury was found during an MRI exam a day after Djokovic was hurt during a fourth-round victory against No. 23 Francisco Cerundolo that lasted five sets spread across more than 4½ hours.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
Previous projects involved a new Endoscopy department, MRI suite improvements, a COVID lab, an 18-bed Intensive/Progressive Care Unit renovation, and a simulation lab.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2024
This test is not as precise as an MRI or DEXA, but is reliable at tracking changes over time, as long as people follow directions.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 3 June 2024
While not common, tattoos can also lead to MRI complications, because the pigments can interrupt the image's quality.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
He was replaced by Wilmer Flores, and Giants manager Bob Melvin later said Wade will have an MRI tomorrow and that a stint on the IL is almost a certainty.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024
When there are oxygen molecules around, their magnetic fields make these protons spiral up faster, so the MRI machine can map out the oxygen in your body.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 May 2024
After the cyberattack, Switzer didn't hear back about scheduling the MRI and took it upon himself to call his doctor.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
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MRI
noun
: magnetic resonance imaging
also
: a procedure in which magnetic resonance imaging is used
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