Pronunciation: /ɡreɪ ˈmætər/
noun a term used to refer to the brain and spinal cord, especially with regard to higher functions such as thought and memory
A1 Gray matter is the part of the brain responsible for processing information.
A2 Scientists are still studying the functions of gray matter in the brain.
B1 Damage to the gray matter can result in cognitive impairments.
B2 The gray matter in the brain contains cell bodies of neurons.
C1 Advanced imaging techniques can help visualize changes in gray matter volume.
C2 Research has shown a correlation between gray matter loss and certain neurological disorders.
formal Gray matter is the darker tissue of the brain and spinal cord, consisting mainly of nerve cell bodies and branching dendrites.
informal Scientists study the gray matter of the brain to understand how it functions.
slang I need to work on exercising my gray matter more by doing puzzles and brain teasers.
figurative Reading books and engaging in deep conversations helps to exercise our gray matter and keep our minds sharp.
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