MRI machines
Magnetic diagnostic scanners
MRI machines are medical imaging devices that use powerful magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed pictures of internal body structures.
The acronym stands for magnetic resonance imaging.
Unlike X-rays or CT scans, MRI involves no radiation: The doctor ordered an MRI to examine the torn ligament.
The machines are large, tube-shaped, and notoriously loud during operation.
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