Noun
/ˈte aɾe/
"TR" stands for "Tomografía Computarizada de Resonancia Magnética" in Spanish, which translates to "Computed Tomography Magnetic Resonance Imaging" in English. This term is commonly used in the medical field to refer to the combination of two imaging techniques: computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It is more commonly used in written contexts, especially in medical reports and discussions.
El paciente necesita una TR para un diagnóstico preciso. (The patient needs a CT MRI for an accurate diagnosis.)
La TR reveló la presencia de una lesión cerebral. (The CT MRI revealed the presence of a brain injury.)
TR is an abbreviation and not typically used in Spanish idiomatic expressions.
The term "TR" comes from the initials of "Tomografía Computarizada de Resonancia Magnética," which combines two different imaging techniques, CT and MRI, to provide detailed images of the internal structures of the body.