Term info
database cross reference
- UMLS:C4020851
- UMLS:C0948163
- MSH:D049292
comment
This finding can be demonstrated by magnetic resonance imaging, especially with t2 signalling. The cerebral white matter is the region of the central nervous system that consists mostly of glial cells and myelinated axons that interconnect the various regions of the cerebrum and the lower brain centers. It is located in the subcortex.
definition
An abnormality of the cerebral white matter.
has alternative id
HP:0200100
has exact synonym
Abnormality of the cerebral white matter, Abnormality of subcortical white matter, White matter alterations, White matter abnormalities, Cerebral white matter abnormalities, Leukoaraiosis
has related synonym
Cortical white matter abnormalities seen on MRI
id
HP:0002500