fmri
/ˈɛfˌɛmˌɑrˈaɪ/
noun
- A type of brain scan that shows which parts of the brain are active by measuring blood flow; short for functional magnetic resonance imaging.
- An fMRI scan can help doctors locate areas affected by a stroke.
- The scientist used fMRI to study how the brain processes language.
- Participants in the study had their brains scanned with fMRI while solving puzzles.