white matter
US /ˈwaɪt ˌmæt.ər/
UK /ˈwaɪt ˌmæt.ər/
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白质
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.
白质损伤会损害认知功能。
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The MRI scan revealed abnormalities in the patient's white matter.
核磁共振扫描显示患者白质异常。