Preferred Name |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Definition |
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.
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Synonyms & Abbreviations |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging magnetic resonance imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance / Nuclear Magnetic Resonance MRI MRI Scan NMR Imaging NMRI Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging nuclear magnetic resonance imaging
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ReferenceCode |
NCI Thesaurus Code:C16809
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ReferenceURL |
https://ncit.nci.nih.gov/ncitbrowser/ConceptReport.jsp?dictionary=NCI_Thesaurus&ns=ncit&code=C16809
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PMID |
NA
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