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Getting an MRI (Video)
An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan creates detailed pictures of the inside of the body. The test is painless. All you'll need to do is hold still for several minutes at a time so the pictures come out clear.
Getting an MRI
An MRI takes very detailed pictures of the inside of your body. It doesn't hurt, but it can take a little while to do.
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