Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D066127
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D066127
Preferred Name

White Matter

Definitions
The region of CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM that appears lighter in color than the other type, GRAY MATTER. It mainly consists of MYELINATED NERVE FIBERS and contains few neuronal cell bodies or DENDRITES.
Synonyms
Matter, Cerebellar White
Cerebellar White Matter
White Matters, Cerebellar
Matters, Cerebellar White
Cerebellar White Matters
Matter, White
White Matter, Cerebellar
Matters, White
White Matters
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