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WHITE MATTER

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase White Matter.

White Matter - as a noun

Whitish nervous tissue of the cns consisting of neurons and their myelin sheaths

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
substantia alba
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
nerve tissuenervous tissue
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Damage to the white matter of the brain can disrupt communication and lead to cognitive impairments."
"Scientists use imaging techniques to study the structure and function of white matter in the brain."
"Disorders affecting the white matter, such as multiple sclerosis, can result in various neurological symptoms."
"The volume of white matter in the brain increases during childhood and adolescence."
"An injury to the white matter of the spinal cord can result in paralysis or loss of sensation."
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