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

Examples of MRI in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Could indicate cancer, doctor warns Celebrities are getting $2,000 MRI scans to learn about their health. South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2024 In a follow-up post Sunday, Olivia Trevino said her father will undergo surgery to remove a tumor in his brain, one of two found in a recent MRI. Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 15 July 2024 Most of the time, ARIA doesn’t cause any symptoms and can be found with MRI scans. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 12 July 2024 Florin suggested that an MRI, if there hasn’t already been one, would be helpful in supporting his theory that Biden has PSP. Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for MRI 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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