Magnetic resonance imaging, MRI

Definition

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive imaging technique used to create detailed images of the organs and tissues in the body. It utilizes a powerful magnetic field along with radio waves to generate images that can show the structure and function of organs.

Related terms

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy:

A technique that allows for the observation of local magnetic fields around atomic nuclei in molecules.

Proton NMR:

A type of NMR that specifically looks at the hydrogen-1 isotope to determine the structure of organic compounds.

Chemical Shift:

The change in the resonance frequency of a nucleus caused by the electromagnetic environment it is in, crucial for understanding molecular structure in NMR spectroscopy