: magnetic resonance imaging
also : the procedure in which magnetic resonance imaging is used

Examples of MRI in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To look for differences in the participants’ brains, the scientists used imaging known as high-quality diffusion MRI, which doctors typically use to check for conditions such as a stroke, a brain tumor, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy. Katie Bo Lillis, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024 However, those who have a high risk for breast cancer should request a screening breast MRI from their physician. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2024 Outside experts said this larger sample size helps understand how brains work in people with ADHD, even though the results were relatively small because people were resting during the MRI scans and not active. Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024 While the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommends that all women begin yearly mammograms starting at age 40, some require them earlier, along with additional breast screening methods like an MRI. Kristina Behr, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024 Interestingly, the treatment arm also had a 69 percent reduction in brain atrophy, or shrinkage, as measured by MRI, compared with the sham group. Emily Mullin, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2024 In November of that year, he was taken to the ER and an MRI revealed a tumor on his brain that was described as rare and aggressive. Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2024 That led her to get an MRI, which resulted in her diagnosis of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2024 Some people may also have to get an MRI or a CT scan to see if their adrenal or pituitary glands are compromised. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 29 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of MRI was in 1982

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“MRI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MRI. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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: magnetic resonance imaging
also : a procedure in which magnetic resonance imaging is used
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