Echo time
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Yeung J, Jones J, Bell D, Echo time. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 01 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-14587
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8 Aug 2011,
J Yeung
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- TE
The echo time (TE) refers to the time between the application of the radiofrequency excitation pulse and the peak of the signal induced in the coil. It is measured in milliseconds. The amount of T2 relaxation is controlled by the TE.
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