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Italian

risonanza

/rizoˈnantsa/noun · feminineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 12,336

Meaning

MRI scan; resonance

  • short for 'risonanza magnetica', an MRI scan
  • the reinforcement or prolongation of sound; resonance
  • widespread echo, impact, or publicity

In a sentence

Il medico mi ha prescritto una risonanza al ginocchio destro.

The doctor prescribed an MRI scan for my right knee.

La notizia ha avuto una grande risonanza su tutti i giornali.

The news had a major impact across all newspapers.

Hai già fatto la risonanza magnetica per il mal di schiena?

Have you already done the MRI scan for your back pain?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
risonanzafeminine · singular
risonanzefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • In everyday healthcare contexts, 'fare una risonanza' means to have an MRI.

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