MRI

n. Stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. A medical process that uses magnets to see inside the body.

n. Abbreviation for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The diagnostic technique or the resulting image produced by magnetic resonance.

“The doctor ordered an MRI to check for a knee injury.”

“The patient underwent an MRI to provide the surgical team with high-resolution images of the soft tissue surrounding the spinal column.”

Technical

n. The large, tunnel-shaped machine used to take these medical pictures.

n. The physical apparatus or scanner used to perform magnetic resonance imaging.

“It can be scary to lie still inside the MRI for a long time.”

“Modern MRI machines are designed to be less claustrophobic while maintaining the high magnetic field strength required for diagnostic clarity.”

Technical

v. To use a magnetic scanner to take pictures of a person's body.

v. To perform a magnetic resonance imaging scan on a patient or specific body part.

“They decided to MRI his shoulder to see if the bone was broken.”

“The medical staff needed to MRI the patient immediately to rule out any internal bleeding after the accident.”

Technical · Informal