MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It allows imaging of the
interior of the body without using x-rays or other types of
ionizing radiation. An MRI scan is capable of showing fine detail
of different tissues.
Review Date: 05/13/2009
Reviewed By: Benjamin Taragin M.D., Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical
Center Bronx, N.Y. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M.,
Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
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