MRI
noun
: magnetic resonance imaging
also
: the procedure in which magnetic resonance imaging is used
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Running back Henry Rutledge is awaiting the results of an MRI for a lower-body injury after pulling himself after playing five snaps against North Carolina.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
He was told by some pitchers and medical personnel that if every major-league pitcher had an MRI of his elbow in the middle of a typical season, a large percentage would show some UCL damage.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
But the 49ers avoided a serious situation, as ESPN reported Jennings’ MRI came back clean.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Witt had a promising MRI a few days ago.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
He was told by some pitchers and medical personnel that if every major-league pitcher had an MRI of his elbow in the middle of a typical season, a large percentage would show some UCL damage.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
But the 49ers avoided a serious situation, as ESPN reported Jennings’ MRI came back clean.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Witt had a promising MRI a few days ago.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
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“MRI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MRI. Accessed 12 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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