white matter
US /ˈwaɪt ˌmæt.ər/
UK /ˈwaɪt ˌmæt.ər/
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jirim putih
the paler tissue of the brain and spinal cord, consisting mainly of nerve fibers with their myelin sheaths.
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Damage to the white matter can impair cognitive function.
Kerosakan pada jirim putih boleh menjejaskan fungsi kognitif.
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The MRI scan revealed abnormalities in the patient's white matter.
Imbasan MRI mendedahkan keabnormalan dalam jirim putih pesakit.