das MRT
MRI scan
A medical examination that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt hat ein MRT vom Knie angeordnet.
The doctor ordered an MRI scan of the knee.
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Meanings
das MRT
MRI image
An image produced during an MRI scan that shows the body's internal structures.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem MRT ist ein kleiner Riss im Meniskus zu erkennen.
A small tear in the meniscus can be seen on the MRI image.
Forms
At a glance (das)
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die MRTs |
| genitive | des MRTs |
The four cases (das)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das MRT | die MRTs |
| accusative | das MRT | die MRTs |
| dative | dem MRT | den MRTs |
| genitive | des MRTs des MRT | der MRTs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
At a glance (die)
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die MRTs |
| genitive | der MRT |
The four cases (die)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die MRT | die MRTs |
| accusative | die MRT | die MRTs |
| dative | der MRT | den MRTs |
| genitive | der MRT | der MRTs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Medical abbreviation
'MRT' (MRI) is short for 'Magnetresonanztomografie' (magnetic resonance imaging). The abbreviation is very common in medical conversations, doctors' letters, and examination reports.
EXAMPLE
Vor der Operation muss sie noch ein MRT machen lassen.
She still needs to have an MRI scan before the operation.
Typical collocations
Common phrases for the examination include 'ein MRT anordnen' (to order an MRI scan), 'ein MRT machen lassen' (to have an MRI scan), and 'zum MRT gehen' (to go for an MRI scan). These focus on the examination itself.
EXAMPLE
Der Orthopäde hat ein MRT der Schulter angeordnet.
The orthopedist ordered an MRI scan of the shoulder.
Medical report language
When referring to the image, 'das MRT' (the MRI image) is often used with 'auf' (on): something can be seen, is visible, or is not visible on the MRI image. Words such as 'Befund' (findings) or 'Aufnahme' (image) also point to this meaning.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem MRT sind die Bänder deutlich zu erkennen.
The ligaments can be clearly seen on the MRI image.
In real life
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