Dictionary of Biological Psychology
grey matter and white matter
(Note: in general grey is used in the UK, gray in the USA: both refer to the same thing.) If one slices open the CEREBRAL CORTEX, raw, within it can be seen clearly defined areas of grey and WHITE MATTER Grey matter is composed principally of CELL BODIES and DENDRITES; white matter is composed of AXONS (FIBRES).
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