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Grey matter
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Grey matter The grey nervous tissue of the brain and spinal cord consisting of the cell bodies and dendrites of nerve cells rather than the myelinated axons.
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Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
Brain
"That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium (skull). The brain functions as the primary receiver, organizer and distributor of information for the body. It has two (right and left) halves called ""hemispheres."" "
Cord
1. In anatomy, a long ropelike structure. 2. Short for the spinal cord or the umbilical cord.
Cell
Fundamental structural unit of all life. The cell consists primarily of an outer plasma membrane, which separates it from the environment; the genetic material (DNA), which encodes heritable information for the maintainance of life; and the cytoplasm, a heterogeneous assemblage of ions, molecules, and fluid.
Nerve
Tissue that conveys sensation, temperature, position information to the brain.
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Grey Bruce Health Services
The Grey Bruce Health Services is a hospital in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.
Grey Nuns Community Hospital and Health Centre
The Grey Nuns Community Hospital and Health Centre is a hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Ganzfeld phenomenon
A uniformly illuminated surface of a uniform field (a ganzfeld) quickly disappears from visual perception and one experiences a gray fog.
Gaussian filter
Algorithm smoothing spatial or temporal variation in an image by averaging neighboring values of light intensity, the contribution of values to the average being weighted according to a Gaussian function.
Generic view
A view of an object that is not special. In other words, the view won't change drastically with small perturbations in lighting or viewing direction.
Geniculostriate pathway
Pathway from the retina via the LGN to the striate cortex.
Granulomatous
Composed of granulomas.
Grey matter
Grumose
Lumpy or clotted.
Gegenhalten
"Active" resistance to passive movement of the extremities that does not appear to be under voluntary control.
Globus hystericus
The disturbing sensation of a lump in the throat.
Glossolalia
Gibberish-like speech or "speaking in tongues."
Gender identity
A person's inner conviction of being male or female.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
Brain
"That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium (skull). The brain functions as the primary receiver, organizer and distributor of information for the body. It has two (right and left) halves called ""hemispheres."" "
Cord
1. In anatomy, a long ropelike structure. 2. Short for the spinal cord or the umbilical cord.
Cell
Fundamental structural unit of all life. The cell consists primarily of an outer plasma membrane, which separates it from the environment; the genetic material (DNA), which encodes heritable information for the maintainance of life; and the cytoplasm, a heterogeneous assemblage of ions, molecules, and fluid.
Nerve
Tissue that conveys sensation, temperature, position information to the brain.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Grey Bruce Health Services
The Grey Bruce Health Services is a hospital in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.
Grey Nuns Community Hospital and Health Centre
The Grey Nuns Community Hospital and Health Centre is a hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Ganzfeld phenomenon
A uniformly illuminated surface of a uniform field (a ganzfeld) quickly disappears from visual perception and one experiences a gray fog.
Gaussian filter
Algorithm smoothing spatial or temporal variation in an image by averaging neighboring values of light intensity, the contribution of values to the average being weighted according to a Gaussian function.
Generic view
A view of an object that is not special. In other words, the view won't change drastically with small perturbations in lighting or viewing direction.
Geniculostriate pathway
Pathway from the retina via the LGN to the striate cortex.
Granulomatous
Composed of granulomas.
Grey matter
Grumose
Lumpy or clotted.
Gegenhalten
"Active" resistance to passive movement of the extremities that does not appear to be under voluntary control.
Globus hystericus
The disturbing sensation of a lump in the throat.
Glossolalia
Gibberish-like speech or "speaking in tongues."
Gender identity
A person's inner conviction of being male or female.
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