mri

noun
UK: /ˌem ɑːr ˈaɪ/
US: /ˌem ɑːr ˈaɪ/

  1. A test that uses magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the inside of your body.

    1. My doctor wants me to get an MRI. [ ] [ ]
    2. The MRI scan showed a small problem, but nothing too serious to worry about. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

scan magnetic resonance imaging
mri verb

  1. To examine someone's body using magnetic resonance imaging.

    1. The doctor said they will MRI my knee. [ ] [ ]
    2. They need to MRI the patient’s brain to check for any damage after the accident. [ ] [ ]
mri adjective

  1. Relating to or involving magnetic resonance imaging.

    1. The hospital has a new MRI machine. [ ] [ ]
    2. MRI technology has improved a lot in the last few years, allowing better images. [ ] [ ]
mri abbreviation

  1. Short form of Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

    1. The doctor recommended an MRI to assess the damage. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the accident, they ordered an MRI to check for internal injuries. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "mri" is /ˌem ɑːr ˈaɪ/ in British English and /ˌem ɑːr ˈaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mri": scan, magnetic resonance imaging.

Example usage of "mri": "My doctor wants me to get an MRI.". More examples on the page.