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    grey matter

    noun

    • 1. the darker tissue of the brain and spinal cord, consisting mainly of nerve cell bodies and branching dendrites.
  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Grey_matterGrey matter - Wikipedia

    Grey matter, or brain matter in American English, is a major component of the central nervous system, consisting of neuronal cell bodies, neuropil ( dendrites and unmyelinated axons ), glial cells ( astrocytes and oligodendrocytes ), synapses, and capillaries.

  3. Mar 19, 2023 · Grey matter is a type of tissue in your brain and spinal cord that consists of neuronal cell bodies and their dendrites. It plays a crucial role in mental functions, memory, emotions and movement. Learn about the structure, function and disorders of grey matter.

  4. Sep 18, 2023 · Grey matter is the outermost layer of the brain that contains neuron cell bodies, dendrites, and synapses. It is involved in processing information, governing muscle control, sensory perception, and decision-making. Learn more about the structure, function, and disorders of grey matter in the brain.

  5. Grey matter is the darker tissue in the brain and spinal cord that contains nerve fibres. It can also mean a person's intelligence, especially in informal contexts. See more details, synonyms, and usage examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

  6. Gray matter is neural tissue of the brain and spinal cord that has a brownish-gray color and contains nerve cells and fibers. It is also used to mean brains or intellect. See synonyms, word history, and usage examples.

  7. Jun 10, 2023 · The grey matter serves to process information in the brain. Structures within the grey matter process signals generated in the sensory organs or other areas of the grey matter.

  8. Jan 8, 2024 · Grey matter is the neural tissue that contains the cell bodies of neurons in the brain and spinal cord. It plays a key role in cognitive, emotional, and motor functions, and can be affected by aging, trauma, and mental health conditions.