mri
/ˌɛm ɑːr ˈaɪ/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a machine that takes pictures of the inside of your body to help doctors find problems.
When to Use
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Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“The doctor ordered an MRI to check my knee injury.”
“I have to lie very still during the MRI scan.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A medical imaging technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of organs and tissues inside the body.
“The doctor ordered an MRI to examine the patient's knee injury.”
Related Words
Synonyms:
scanimaging
Word Family:
MRI scanMRI machine