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

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Thursday's season 7 debut included a teaser looking ahead toward future episodes, with a portion near the end including a shot of the 45-year-old All's Fair star getting an MRI before discussing an update on her health. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025 Teasing the new season at the beginning of the first episode, which dropped on Thursday, the entrepreneur and reality star is seen going into an MRI scanner with her head appearing to be bandaged. Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025 That same day, Lilah was transferred to a children’s hospital for an MRI. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 On Monday, Daniels underwent an MRI, and shortly after, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn provided an update, revealing that the injury is not considered serious or long-term. Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for MRI

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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 24 Oct. 2025.

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