magnetic-resonance imaging

Noun

magnetic resonance imaging (countable and uncountable, plural magnetic resonance imagings)

1. (uncountable) A technique that uses nuclear magnetic resonance to form cross sectional images of the human body for diagnostic purposes.

   Synonyms:

   MRI

2. (countable) An instance of this technique being used; an image made using this technique.
   • Confirmation of the condition is made through radiographs, bone scans, or magnetic resonance imagings (MRI’s).1995, Marcia K. Anderson, Susan J. Hall, “Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease”, in Sports Injury Management, Media, Pa.: Williams & Wilkins, →ISBN, section III (Injuries to the Lower Extremity), chapter 9...

   Synonyms:

   MRI