FMRI (Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Definition

A neuroimaging procedure using MRI technology that measures brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow.

Related terms

BOLD Signal: This stands for Blood Oxygen Level Dependent signal. It's what the fMRI measures to see brain activity.

Neuroimaging: The use of various techniques to either directly or indirectly image the structure, function, or pharmacology of the nervous system. It’s a central aspect of neuroscience and psychology.

Cognitive Neuroscience:

A branch of neuroscience that studies how cognitive functions are produced by neural circuits in the brain. Scientists in this field often use tools like fMRIs to study the brain.