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MRI

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Magnetic resonance imaging
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) imaging

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is an imaging test that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the body. It does not use ionizing radiation (x-rays). Single MRI images are called slices. The images can be stored on a computer or printed on film. One exam can produce thousands of images. Different types of MRI...

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