main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary magnetic resonance imaging Synonyms: nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMRI) Abbreviations: MRI, MR Definition: (mag-NET-ik REZ-o-nans IM-a-jing) A procedure in which a magnet linked to a computer is used to create detailed pictures of areas (imaging) inside the body. See also proton magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.