What does "Axial T1 fat-sat" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Axial T1 fat-sat" refers to a specific type of image taken during an MRI scan. "Axial" means the image is taken as if looking from the feet towards the head, like slicing a loaf of bread. "T1" refers to a setting on the MRI machine that affects how the image looks. "Fat-sat" is short for "fat saturation," which is a technique used to make fat appear dark in the image, making it easier to see other structures in the body.
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