Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,507,042,085 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

functional magnetic resonance imaging
(redirected from Functional magnetic imaging resonance)

    Also found in: Wikipedia 0.07 sec.
functional magnetic resonance imaging
n. Abbr. fMRI
Magnetic resonance imaging that provides three-dimensional images of the brain based on changes in blood flow and that can be correlated with brain functions.
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI),
a radiographic technique for imaging brain activity. In fMRI the examiner takes a rapid succession of scans designed to detect increases in oxygen consumption in various regions of the brain, which reflects small changes in blood flow and increased activity in certain cells.
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI),
n a diagnostic tool that uses Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment to study ongoing brain activity. Provides a real time depiction of brain functioning by tracking blood flow in the brain, an indicator of brain activity. Used to study mental illnesses.


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in
 
Medical browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Medical Dictionary
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.