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

Examples of magnetic resonance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to her doctors, initial magnetic resonance imaging scans of her brain quickly identified the key problem. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026

Full-body scans use different technologies, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) or positron emission tomography (PET), according to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

The program prioritizes the production of xenon-129, a stable isotope used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help diagnose lung diseases with greater precision. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

After 90 days the squid were removed from the tanks and euthanized, and their brains were scanned using magnetic resonance imaging. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

magnetic resonance

noun

: the absorption of energy exhibited by particles (as atomic nuclei or electrons) in a static magnetic field when the particles are exposed to electromagnetic radiation of certain frequencies

—abbreviation MR see nuclear magnetic resonance