Imaging that uses radiofrequency waves and a strong magnetic field rather than x-rays to provide detailed pictures of internal organs and tissues. The technique is valuable for the diagnosis of many pathologic conditions, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, and joint and musculoskeletal disorders.
Synonyms: Magnetic Resonance Imaging NMRI magnetic resonance imaging nuclear magnetic resonance imaging MRI Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance / Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan MR Imaging MRI Scan NMR Imaging Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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NCIT_C174238, NCIT_C66830, NCIT_C61410, NCIT_C101858, NCIT_C171122, NCIT_C157711, NCIT_C118169, NCIT_C116977, NCIT_C85492, NCIT_C174261
Imaging that uses radiofrequency waves and a strong magnetic field rather than x-rays to provide amazingly clear and detailed pictures of internal organs and tissues. The technique is valuable for the diagnosis of many pathologic conditions, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, and joint and musculoskeletal disorders.
A procedure in which radio waves and a powerful magnet linked to a computer are used to create detailed pictures of areas inside the body. These pictures can show the difference between normal and diseased tissue. NMRI makes better images of organs and soft tissue than other scanning techniques, such as computed tomography (CT) or x-ray. NMRI is especially useful for imaging the brain, the spine, the soft tissue of joints, and the inside of bones.