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multimodal imaging
Integration of multiple neuroimaging techniques to comprehensively characterize brain structure and function.
Full Definition
Multimodal imaging involves the combined use of different neuroimaging modalities such as structural MRI, functional MRI, diffusion tensor imaging, PET, or EEG/MEG to provide complementary information about the brain. This approach leverages the strengths of each modality while compensating for individual limitations, enabling more comprehensive characterization of brain networks, pathology, and function. Multimodal integration requires sophisticated computational methods for data fusion and joint analysis.
Usage
Usage note: Can be hyphenated or written as two words, but hyphenated form is preferred.
In Context
- "The multimodal imaging approach combined fMRI, DTI, and PET data." — Methods section
- "Multimodal imaging revealed convergent evidence for network dysfunction." — Results summary
Also known as
multi-modal imaging
hybrid imaging
Contrasted with
unimodal imaging
Don't confuse with
multiparametric imaging
cross-modal