MRI
noun
: magnetic resonance imaging
also
: the procedure in which magnetic resonance imaging is used
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The Red Sox announced that he was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday, but the team will likely play it safe with their young superstar, as the postseason quickly approaches.
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Anyone who has had an MRI, a surgical procedure or even a vaccination comes face to face with informed consent.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Bouton was finally given the green light after a round of tests and X-rays in February confirmed the improved condition of her spine and an MRI revealed less cerebral fluid near her spine.
—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Without it, the community's 1,400 residents would have to drive 40 minutes to get to an MRI machine, an expensive piece of medical equipment the hospital couldn't afford on its own.
—Arielle Zionts, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Anyone who has had an MRI, a surgical procedure or even a vaccination comes face to face with informed consent.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Bouton was finally given the green light after a round of tests and X-rays in February confirmed the improved condition of her spine and an MRI revealed less cerebral fluid near her spine.
—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Without it, the community's 1,400 residents would have to drive 40 minutes to get to an MRI machine, an expensive piece of medical equipment the hospital couldn't afford on its own.
—Arielle Zionts, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
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MRI
noun
: magnetic resonance imaging
also
: a procedure in which magnetic resonance imaging is used
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