T2 sagittal T1

What does "T2 sagittal T1" 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.

Explanation

"T2 sagittal T1" refers to a specific type of imaging technique used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a tool doctors use to look at the inside of the body. "T2" and "T1" are types of images that show different kinds of information about the body's tissues. "Sagittal" refers to the direction of the image, which in this case is a side view. So, "T2 sagittal T1" means a side view image that uses both T1 and T2 techniques to provide detailed information about the body's tissues.

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