MAGNETIC RESONANCE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does magnetic resonance mean? 

• MAGNETIC RESONANCE (noun)
  The noun MAGNETIC RESONANCE has 1 sense:

1. resonance of electrons or atoms or molecules or nuclei to radiation frequencies as a result of space quantization in a magnetic field

  Familiarity information: MAGNETIC RESONANCE used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• MAGNETIC RESONANCE (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Resonance of electrons or atoms or molecules or nuclei to radiation frequencies as a result of space quantization in a magnetic field

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural phenomena

Hypernyms ("magnetic resonance" is a kind of...):

resonance (an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "magnetic resonance"):

NMR; nuclear magnetic resonance; proton magnetic resonance (resonance of protons to radiation in a magnetic field)

 Context examples 

Researchers have shown that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can detect the earliest signs of breast cancer recurrence and fast-growing tumors.

(Tell-tale biomarker detects early breast cancer, NIH)

Researchers have shown that a type of magnetic resonance imaging — called neuromelanin-sensitive MRI (NM-MRI) — is a potential biomarker for psychosis.

(Neuromelanin-sensitive MRI identified as a potential biomarker for psychosis, National Institutes of Health)

An instrument that integrates magnetic resonance imaging with delivery of radiation therapy.

(MR-Based Treatment Machine, NCI Thesaurus)

A nanoparticle form of iron made in the laboratory that is being studied for use in iron replacement therapy, and as a contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging.

(Ferumoxytol, NCI Dictionary)

It is best measured with magnetic resonance imaging or multidetector computed tomography.

(Kidney Volume, NCI Thesaurus)

A paramagnetic extracellular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent that facilitates visualization of abnormal vascularity.

(Gadoversetamide, NCI Thesaurus)

CT scanners, magnetic resonance imaging, etc.

(Device Radiographic Problem Evaluation Result, Food and Drug Administration)

A substance used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help make clear pictures of the brain, spine, heart, soft tissue of joints, and inside bones.

(Gadopentetate dimeglumine, NCI Dictionary)

Doctors often use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose patients as the immune system’s attack produces lesions that appear as spots on scans of patients’ brains.

(Smoldering spots in the brain may signal severe multiple sclerosis, National Institutes of Health)

A metal element that is used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other imaging methods.

(Gadolinium, NCI Dictionary)