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.