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white matter

/ˈwaɪt ˈmætər/

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/ˈwaɪt ˈmætər/C1formalmedical
  • ruКомпонент центральной нервной системы, состоящий в основном из миелинизированных аксонов, отвечающий за передачу сигналов между различными областями мозга и спинным мозгом.

A component of the central nervous system consisting primarily of myelinated axons, responsible for transmitting signals between different brain regions and the spinal cord.

  1. Brain tissueC1formal

    A component of the central nervous system composed mostly of myelinated nerve fibers, responsible for transmitting signals between different brain regions.

    ruБелое вещество

    • White matter damage can affect communication between brain areas.
    • MRI scans can detect changes in white matter structure.
    • The brain's white matter is essential for learning and coordination.