A1 noun Neutral

MRI

/ˌem.ɑːrˈaɪ/

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a medical test that uses strong magnets and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and tissues inside your body. It helps doctors diagnose injuries or diseases without using X-rays or surgery.

Beispiele

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1

I have to go to the hospital for an MRI on my knee tomorrow.

I have to go to the hospital for an MRI on my knee tomorrow.

2

The patient is scheduled for an MRI scan to further investigate the neurological symptoms.

The patient is scheduled for an MRI scan to further investigate the neurological symptoms.

3

The doctor said I need an MRI to see what's wrong with my back.

The doctor said I need an MRI to see what's wrong with my back.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
MRI
Verwandt
radiologist
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Merkhilfe

Think of Magnets Revealing Inside: M-R-I. The Magnets help the doctor see what is Inside you.

Schnelles Quiz

The doctor asked me to get an ___ because I hurt my shoulder.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: MRI

Beispiele

1

I have to go to the hospital for an MRI on my knee tomorrow.

everyday

I have to go to the hospital for an MRI on my knee tomorrow.

2

The patient is scheduled for an MRI scan to further investigate the neurological symptoms.

formal

The patient is scheduled for an MRI scan to further investigate the neurological symptoms.

3

The doctor said I need an MRI to see what's wrong with my back.

informal

The doctor said I need an MRI to see what's wrong with my back.

4

Recent studies suggest that functional MRI can map brain activity with high precision.

academic

Recent studies suggest that functional MRI can map brain activity with high precision.

5

Our clinic is upgrading to a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic efficiency.

business

Our clinic is upgrading to a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic efficiency.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
MRI
Verwandt
radiologist

Häufige Kollokationen

have an MRI have an MRI
MRI results MRI results
MRI scan MRI scan
brain MRI brain MRI
MRI machine MRI machine

Häufige Phrasen

get an MRI

get an MRI

undergo an MRI

undergo an MRI

order an MRI

order an MRI

Wird oft verwechselt mit

MRI vs CT scan

A CT scan uses X-rays, while an MRI uses powerful magnetic fields and radio waves.

MRI vs X-ray

An X-ray is mostly used for looking at bones, whereas an MRI is better for looking at soft tissues like muscles and organs.

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Nutzungshinweise

The acronym MRI is treated as a noun and is usually preceded by the indefinite article 'an' because it starts with a vowel sound (/ɛm/).

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'a MRI' instead of 'an MRI'. Remember to use 'an' because the letter 'M' is pronounced starting with an 'e' sound.

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Merkhilfe

Think of Magnets Revealing Inside: M-R-I. The Magnets help the doctor see what is Inside you.

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Wortherkunft

MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a term that became common in medical practice in the 1970s and 80s.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Usually used with 'an' Plural form is 'MRIs'
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Kultureller Kontext

In many developed countries, an MRI is a standard diagnostic tool, though it is known for being expensive and sometimes having long waiting lists in public health systems.

Schnelles Quiz

The doctor asked me to get an ___ because I hurt my shoulder.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: MRI

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