functional magnetic resonance imaging
noun
: magnetic resonance imaging used to detect physical changes (as of blood flow) in the brain resulting from increased neuronal activity
called also functional MRI
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One of the best ways to look deep in the brain is with an fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) machine, which requires a person to remain still for an extended period of time — but just try to get a baby to cooperate with that!
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025
Data from independent functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans was used to link their ISC findings to particular brain regions.
—Paul McClure 16, New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2025
At the other end of the spectrum is functional magnetic resonance imaging, or fMRI, which measures blood flow as a proxy for activity in regions containing millions of cells.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2013
Throughout this task, their brain activity was measured using a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scanner.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025
Data from independent functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans was used to link their ISC findings to particular brain regions.
—Paul McClure 16, New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2025
At the other end of the spectrum is functional magnetic resonance imaging, or fMRI, which measures blood flow as a proxy for activity in regions containing millions of cells.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2013
Throughout this task, their brain activity was measured using a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scanner.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 9 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for functional magnetic resonance imaging
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“Functional magnetic resonance imaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/functional%20magnetic%20resonance%20imaging. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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