white matter

US /ˈwaɪt ˌmæt.ər/
UK /ˈwaɪt ˌmæt.ər/
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белое вещество

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.
Повреждение белого вещества может нарушить когнитивные функции.
The MRI scan revealed abnormalities in the patient's white matter.
МРТ-сканирование выявило аномалии в белом веществе пациента.