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SHIM [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
DEF

The correction of magnetic field inhomogeneity caused by the magnet itself, ferromagnetic objects, or the patient's body.

OBS

The basic shim usually involves the introduction of small iron pieces in the magnet. The patient-related fine shim is software-controlled and performed using a shim coil.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Imagerie par résonance magnétique
OBS

shim : emprunt de commodité abusif.

Spanish

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