key term - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Definition

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique used to visualize detailed internal structures of the body, utilizing powerful magnets and radio waves to generate images of organs and tissues. Unlike X-rays, it does not involve exposure to ionizing radiation.

Related terms

Contrast Agent: A substance injected into the body that improves the contrast of structures or fluids within the body in medical images.

Radiology: The branch of medicine that deals with using various forms of radiant energy, including MRI, for diagnosing and treating diseases.

Tissue differentiation: The ability in medical imaging to distinguish between different types of body tissues based on their visual characteristics in images