SPAIR
SPAIR
SPAIR (pronounced /speɪr/), an acronym for Spectral Adhesion Interface Reduction, is a technique used in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to suppress the fat signal, thereby enhancing the visibility of lesions and other abnormalities in the body.
Etymology
The term SPAIR is derived from the words Spectral Adhesion Interface Reduction. It was first introduced by Philips Medical Systems.
Usage
SPAIR is used in MRI to suppress the fat signal, which can often obscure or distort the visibility of lesions and other abnormalities. By reducing the fat signal, SPAIR allows for clearer and more accurate imaging of the body's tissues and organs.
Related Terms
- MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a type of imaging technology that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the body's organs and tissues.
- Fat Suppression: A technique used in MRI to reduce the signal from fat tissues, thereby enhancing the visibility of other tissues.
- Lesion: An abnormality in the body's tissues or organs, often caused by disease or injury.
See Also
- STIR: Short Tau Inversion Recovery, another fat suppression technique used in MRI.
- Dixon Method: A method used in MRI to separate water and fat signals, allowing for clearer imaging of the body's tissues and organs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on SPAIR
- Wikipedia's article - SPAIR
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