Coronal PD FS

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Explanation

"Coronal PD FS" refers to a specific type of medical imaging technique used in MRI scans. "Coronal" describes the direction of the image slices, which are vertical like the front and back covers of a book. "PD FS" stands for Proton Density Fat Suppressed, which is a method used to enhance the visibility of certain tissues and structures in the body by reducing the brightness of fat tissues in the images.

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