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Substantia Alba (Noun)

Meaning

Whitish nervous tissue of the CNS consisting of neurons and their myelin sheaths.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The white matter of the brain is composed primarily of substantia alba, which provides the structural framework for neural communication.
  • Damage to the substantia alba in the spinal cord can result in significant loss of motor function and sensory perception.
  • The myelin sheaths surrounding the neurons in the substantia alba are crucial for efficient transmission of nerve impulses.
  • Research has shown that the substantia alba plays a critical role in the development and progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
  • The substantia alba is an essential component of the central nervous system, providing insulation and support for neural fibers.

Synonyms

  • White Matter

Hypernyms

  • Nervous Tissue

Hyponyms

  • Pathway
  • Nerve Tract
  • Nerve Pathway
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