magnetic resonance angiography

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-005079",
  "term": "magnetic resonance angiography",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A procedure that uses radio waves and a powerful magnet linked to a computer to create detailed pictures of the blood vessels and blood flow inside the body. A dye may be injected into a vein to make the blood vessels and blood flow easier to see. Magnetic resonance angiography may be used to check for aneurysms (a bulge in the blood vessel wall), blockages in the arteries, blood clots, and other blood vessel problems. Also called MRA.",
  "synonyms": [
    "MRA"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/magnetic-resonance-angiography/"
}