No. 3,566 in French

irm

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).

In a sentence

J'ai passé une irm hier pour examiner mon genou.
I had an MRI yesterday to examine my knee.
In this sentence, 'irm' is used as the abbreviation for 'imagerie par résonance magnétique,' which is commonly used in medical contexts to refer to an MRI scan.
L'irm a montré une petite fracture qui demandera du repos.
The MRI showed a small fracture that will require rest.
Here, 'irm' refers to the imaging results obtained from the medical process, showcasing its usage to describe the outcomes of diagnostic imaging.
Est-ce que votre médecin vous a recommandé une irm pour votre dos ?
Did your doctor recommend an MRI for your back?
In this example, the word 'irm' is used in the context of suggesting the medical procedure as a solution to investigate health issues.

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