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Encyclopedia: Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Magnetic resonance imaging is a medical imaging technique primarily used in Radiology to visualize the structure and function of the body. It provides detailed images of the body in any plane. MRI provides much greater contrast between the different soft tissues of the body than does computed tomography , making it especially useful in neurological , musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and oncological imaging. Unlike CT it uses no ionizing radiation, but uses...


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Can you have an MRI scan on your leg?

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An ultrasound can give you an early glimpse of your developing baby. Learn about it here:

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