MRI

noun

ˌem-(ˌ)är-ˈī 

: magnetic resonance imaging

also : the procedure in which magnetic resonance imaging is used

Examples of MRI in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After Penix underwent an MRI earlier this week, Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that the quarterback is on track to start Sunday’s game, barring any setbacks. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Expect more primary care doctors and OB-GYNs to proactively discuss MRI or ultrasound add-ons for patients with dense tissue, rather than waiting for patients to ask. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Patients may undergo one or more imaging tests to screen for abnormal lung masses including a chest X-ray, a CT scan, a PET scan or an MRI scan. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Each participant did all four inside an MRI scanner about 80 minutes after dosing, and again on EEG about 150 minutes after. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

MRI

noun

ˌem-ˌär-ˈī 

: magnetic resonance imaging

Medical Definition

MRI

noun

ˌem-(ˌ)är-ˈī 

: magnetic resonance imaging

also : a procedure in which magnetic resonance imaging is used