Neuroimaging Services Glossary

Advanced diffusion MRI parameter that quantifies the angular variation of neurites within a voxel, providing microstruct...

A standardized procedure using real-time neuroimaging feedback to train patients to modulate their brain activity patter...

The use of neuroimaging techniques to track changes in brain structure and function over time, particularly following in...

The physiological relationship between neural activity and local cerebral blood flow changes that underlies functional n...

Spatial transformation process that aligns individual brain images to a standard anatomical template or coordinate syste...

MRI artifact appearing as displaced duplicate image due to phase inconsistencies in EPI sequences.

Seamless connectivity between neuroimaging systems and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems for data management.

MRI acceleration technique using multiple receiver coils to reduce scan time while maintaining image quality.

In stroke imaging, brain tissue that is hypoperfused but not yet irreversibly damaged, representing potentially salvagea...

Abnormal reduction in cerebral blood flow detected through perfusion imaging techniques.

MRI technique that measures cerebral blood flow and volume, essential for assessing tissue viability in stroke and tumor...

Fluid-filled spaces surrounding blood vessels in the brain, appearing as punctate hyperintensities on T2-weighted images...

Spatial encoding axis in MRI that determines the direction of motion artifacts and distortion patterns.

A post-processing technique to remove 2π discontinuities in phase images, recovering true phase values across the image.

An MRI technique that measures tissue motion and flow by detecting phase shifts in the magnetic resonance signal.

Increased signal intensity in tissues following intravenous contrast agent administration.

Standardized sequence of computational steps applied to raw neuroimaging data before statistical analysis.

An ASL technique using radiofrequency pulses to label arterial blood water as an endogenous tracer for cerebral perfusio...

Standardized three-dimensional reference frame used for consistent anatomical localization and image orientation in neur...

Software platform managing neuroimaging workflow, scheduling, reporting, and data distribution.

High-throughput extraction and analysis of quantitative imaging features to support clinical decision-making.

Spatial axis along which MRI signal frequency encoding occurs during image acquisition, determining distortion character...

The magnetic field gradient applied during signal acquisition to spatially encode MRI data along the frequency-encoding...

Brain regions showing synchronized activity during task-free scanning periods.