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hyperpolarization

hyperpolarization

9.4
A process that makes tiny magnetic parts line up to make MRI signals stronger
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪpərˌpoʊlərɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hiperpolarización
  • Recent advances in hyperpolarization have made it possible to detect smaller tumors using imaging.

Examples

  • By applying hyperpolarization, researchers can observe metabolic processes in real time.

  • The process of hyperpolarization significantly improves MRI results.

  • The scientists achieved hyperpolarization to improve the sensitivity of their MRI scans.

  • Researchers are studying hyperpolarizations in quantum computing.

  • The technique of hyperpolarization significantly improved the clarity of the MRI images.

  • Researchers used hyperpolarization to enhance the detection of small tumors during scans.

  • By applying hyperpolarization, scientists were able to increase the sensitivity of their imaging methods.

How Polarized

hyperpolarization
  • Specialized
9.4
polarization
  • Specialized
2 6.8
unpolarized
  • Specialized
6.7

Surface Forms

hyperpolarization singular
hyperpolarizations plural

Morphology

hyperpolarization = polarization (semi-transparent) = hyper + polar + ization

The form clearly means 'more polarization', but the atomic/nuclear sense is technical and not fully predictable for a general learner.

Etymology

Hyperpolarization starts with hyper- meaning 'over' or 'too much' and comes from polarization with polar meaning 'poles' or opposite directions. In imaging it means more tiny magnetic spins in atoms line up the same way, so the 'poles' are stronger and the MRI signal becomes clearer.