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magnetic resonance imaging [also called MRI]

(mag-NET-ik REZ-o-nans IM-a-jing)

This is a test that looks at areas inside your body. Detailed pictures are made by a magnet linked to a computer. These are read by a radiologist.

Read more about breast magnetic resonance imaging.

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