MRI

えむあーるあい
noun
MRI, magnetic resonance imaging
medical
1. MRI, magnetic resonance imaging
A medical imaging technique using magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues inside the body.
I had an MRI scan.
No abnormalities were found on the brain MRI.
MRI装置(そうち)(なか)(せま)くて閉所恐怖症(へいしょきょうふしょう)(ひと)(つら)
The inside of the MRI machine is narrow and difficult for people with claustrophobia.

MRI is a common medical diagnostic tool in Japan. Unlike CT scans, MRI uses magnetic fields rather than radiation.

Common expressions

Usage

  • MRI scans require removing all metal objects beforehand
  • MRI is written in the English alphabet in Japanese text
  • The procedure typically takes 20-60 minutes