magnetic resonance
noun
: the excitation of particles (such as atomic nuclei or electrons) in a magnetic field by exposure to electromagnetic radiation of a specific frequency
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At an average age of 70, participants underwent brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to assess the structure and function of the hippocampus, a part of the brain crucial for forming new memories and one of the first brain regions affected by dementia.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Participants also had blood taken and underwent magnetic resonance spectrometry (MRS), which, like MRI, uses a magnetic field and radio waves to analyze the chemical composition of the brain, providing information about metabolism, neurotransmitter levels, and cell function.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025
With 26 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans capturing the evolution of a first-time mother’s brain, we are offered a rare glimpse into the extraordinary adaptability of our most vital organ.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Going Deep Inside the Brain
Most previous research, like that done by Lazar, has used either magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or electroencephalography (EEG) to get a picture of what’s happening in the brain during meditation.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Participants also had blood taken and underwent magnetic resonance spectrometry (MRS), which, like MRI, uses a magnetic field and radio waves to analyze the chemical composition of the brain, providing information about metabolism, neurotransmitter levels, and cell function.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025
With 26 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans capturing the evolution of a first-time mother’s brain, we are offered a rare glimpse into the extraordinary adaptability of our most vital organ.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Read More: These 5 Remedies to Calm Anxiety can Help Manage Symptoms
Going Deep Inside the Brain
Most previous research, like that done by Lazar, has used either magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or electroencephalography (EEG) to get a picture of what’s happening in the brain during meditation.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Magnetic resonance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnetic%20resonance. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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