MRI
noun
: magnetic resonance imaging
also
: the procedure in which magnetic resonance imaging is used
Examples of MRI in a Sentence
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After the cyberattack, Switzer didn't hear back about scheduling the MRI and took it upon himself to call his doctor.
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Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
The results of that test prompted her to get an MRI, which uncovered stage one aggressive luminal B breast cancer in both breasts.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
On one side of the castle, a medical group was reconstructing their foundation to install mobile MRI and CT scanning units, revealing the ditches that once surrounded the fortress, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024
Here’s how worldwide demand of helium breaks down, according to Helium Resources Ltd.:
MRI Scanners – 20%
Science and Cryogenics – 14%
Welding – 12%
Lifting – 8%
Fiber Optics – 6%
Electronics – 6%
Pressurizing – 4%
Other – 20%
Where is helium produced?
—Michael Braga, The Arizona Republic, 14 May 2024
The Angels were in no position to stop him, or even persuade him to undergo a MRI examination after he was removed from a start after only four innings because of a finger cramp.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2024
And there’s reason to believe these models might bring real value to these people, such as the case of a mother who, after seeing 17 physicians and receiving no diagnosis for her son with chronic pain, put MRI reports and additional history into ChatGPT.
—Adam Rodman, STAT, 3 May 2024
The 16-year-old was forced to undergo the emergency surgery last week after an MRI revealed a golf ball-sized aneurysm had formed off of his heart.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
The results that followed — those from my mammogram, ultrasounds and MRI — were all normal, and my doctor reassured me that my risk was low due to the absences of genetic mutations, a healthy family history and an active lifestyle.
—Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
The results of that test prompted her to get an MRI, which uncovered stage one aggressive luminal B breast cancer in both breasts.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
On one side of the castle, a medical group was reconstructing their foundation to install mobile MRI and CT scanning units, revealing the ditches that once surrounded the fortress, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024
Here’s how worldwide demand of helium breaks down, according to Helium Resources Ltd.:
MRI Scanners – 20%
Science and Cryogenics – 14%
Welding – 12%
Lifting – 8%
Fiber Optics – 6%
Electronics – 6%
Pressurizing – 4%
Other – 20%
Where is helium produced?
—Michael Braga, The Arizona Republic, 14 May 2024
The Angels were in no position to stop him, or even persuade him to undergo a MRI examination after he was removed from a start after only four innings because of a finger cramp.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2024
And there’s reason to believe these models might bring real value to these people, such as the case of a mother who, after seeing 17 physicians and receiving no diagnosis for her son with chronic pain, put MRI reports and additional history into ChatGPT.
—Adam Rodman, STAT, 3 May 2024
The 16-year-old was forced to undergo the emergency surgery last week after an MRI revealed a golf ball-sized aneurysm had formed off of his heart.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
The results that followed — those from my mammogram, ultrasounds and MRI — were all normal, and my doctor reassured me that my risk was low due to the absences of genetic mutations, a healthy family history and an active lifestyle.
—Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
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MRI
noun
: magnetic resonance imaging
also
: a procedure in which magnetic resonance imaging is used
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