magnetic resonance
noun
: the excitation of particles (such as atomic nuclei or electrons) in a magnetic field by exposure to electromagnetic radiation of a specific frequency
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In superconductors, such as the multiton magnets inside magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, electrons are cooled below a critical temperature.
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Dan Garisto, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2025
These include urine tests, a digital rectal exam (DRE), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and a prostate biopsy.
—Md Published, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Breast ultrasound uses sound waves to look at the breast and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses radio waves and magnets to make detailed images, often used for high-risk patients.
—Dr. Megha Gupta, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
By combining blood data with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and participant health outcomes, the researchers could see how dietary exposure was linked to the progression of early MS over time.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Dan Garisto, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2025
These include urine tests, a digital rectal exam (DRE), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and a prostate biopsy.
—Md Published, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Breast ultrasound uses sound waves to look at the breast and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses radio waves and magnets to make detailed images, often used for high-risk patients.
—Dr. Megha Gupta, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
By combining blood data with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and participant health outcomes, the researchers could see how dietary exposure was linked to the progression of early MS over time.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Magnetic resonance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnetic%20resonance. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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