MRI
noun
: magnetic resonance imaging
also
: the procedure in which magnetic resonance imaging is used
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At that time, functional MRI showed strong activation of the nucleus accumbens — a brain area that mediates reward, cravings, and addiction.
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David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
The Cubs announced before the game that ace Cade Horton would miss the rest of the season after an MRI revealed UCL damage in his right elbow.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Helium is used in MRI scanners and for propelling rockets.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Redick had said Saturday afternoon that the MRI was conducted on the wrong area of Reaves, resulting in a second MRI to be done Saturday morning that ultimately revealed the Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
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David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
The Cubs announced before the game that ace Cade Horton would miss the rest of the season after an MRI revealed UCL damage in his right elbow.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Helium is used in MRI scanners and for propelling rockets.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Redick had said Saturday afternoon that the MRI was conducted on the wrong area of Reaves, resulting in a second MRI to be done Saturday morning that ultimately revealed the Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
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“MRI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MRI. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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MRI
noun
: magnetic resonance imaging
also
: a procedure in which magnetic resonance imaging is used
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