Glossary

MRI

MRI

Also: Magnetresonanztomografie, MRT, Kernspintomografie

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique that works with magnetic fields and radio waves and does not use X-rays. It provides detailed cross-sectional images, particularly of soft tissues such as the brain, joints and internal organs.

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