What Does MRI Mean in Medical Terms?

MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. Imaging using magnets and radio waves, no X-rays.

Where you will see MRI

You will most often see MRI in imaging requests and scan reports.

Example

An imaging report might use “MRI” as shorthand for magnetic resonance imaging.

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• AC — abdominal circumference
• AC fetal — abdominal circumference (fetal ultrasound)
• access flow — access flow (Qa surveillance)
• ACR — American College of Radiology (appropriateness context)
• ADC — apparent diffusion coefficient
• AFC — antral follicle count

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