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MRI - A procedure that uses radio waves, a | MRI - {{Pronunciation}} (NOO-klee-he likes-NEH-tik REH-zuh-nunts IH-muh-jing) A procedure that uses radio waves, a strong magnet, and a computer to create a series of detailed images of areas inside the body. A contrast agent, such as gadolinium, may be injected into a vein to help tissue and organs appear more clearly in the image. Magnetic resonance imaging can be used to diagnose diseases, plan treatment, or find out how well treatment is working. It is particularly useful for imaging the brain and spinal cord, heart and blood vessels, bones, joints and other soft tissues, organs in the pelvis and abdomen, and chest. Also called magnetic resonance imaging, MRI and NMRI {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]] | ||
Revision as of 15:40, 10 January 2023
| MRI | |
|---|---|
| Term | MRI |
| Short definition | nuclear factor-kappa B - (pronounced) (NOO-klee-er FAK-ter-KA-phew. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
MRI - (pronounced) (NOO-klee-he likes-NEH-tik REH-zuh-nunts IH-muh-jing) A procedure that uses radio waves, a strong magnet, and a computer to create a series of detailed images of areas inside the body. A contrast agent, such as gadolinium, may be injected into a vein to help tissue and organs appear more clearly in the image. Magnetic resonance imaging can be used to diagnose diseases, plan treatment, or find out how well treatment is working. It is particularly useful for imaging the brain and spinal cord, heart and blood vessels, bones, joints and other soft tissues, organs in the pelvis and abdomen, and chest. Also called magnetic resonance imaging, MRI and NMRI
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