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White matter
White matter Nerve tissue that is paler in color than gray matter because it contains nerve fibers with large amounts of insulating material (myelin). The white matter does not contain nerve cells. In the brain, the white matter lies within the gray layer of the cerebral cortex.
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Nerve
Tissue that conveys sensation, temperature, position information to the brain.
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."" "
Cerebral
Referring to the cerebrum.
Cortex
The outer layer of the cerebrum, densely packed with nerve cells.
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White blood cells
Cells which help fight infections; also called leukocytes.
White Cliff Nursing Home
The White Cliff Nursing Home is a hospital in Greenville, Pennsylvania, United States.
White County Medical Center
White County Medical Center is a hospital in Searcy, Arkansas (USA).
White Memorial Medical Center
White Memorial Medical Center is a hospital in L.A. California (USA).
White Plains Hospital Center
White Plains Hospital Center is a hospital in White Plains, New York (USA).
White River Medical Center
White River Medical Center is a hospital in Batesville, Arkansas (USA).
Whitehead
An acne lesion that forms when oil and skin cells block the opening of a hair follicle. For this reason, whiteheads are called “closed comedomes”.
Whitesburg ARH Hospital
Whitesburg ARH Hospital is a hospital in Whitesburg, Kentucky (USA).
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
The Whitman Hospital and Medical Center is a hospital in Colfax, Washington, United States.
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
Whittier Hospital Medical Center is a hospital in Whittier, California (USA).
Whittington Hospital
The Whittington Hospital is a hospital in London, England (Great Britain).
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Wittmaack-Ekbom Syndrome
Wittmaack-Ekbom or restless legs syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that affects sensation and movement in the legs and causes the limbs to feel uncomfortable. Relief can be temporarily gained by moving the legs which cause sufferers to seem fidgety and restless.
Williams-Beuren Syndrome (WBS)
Williams syndrome (Williams-Beuren syndrome) is a rare genetic disorder, occurring in fewer than 1 in every 20,000 live births. It is characterized by a distinctive, "elfin" facial appearance, an unusually cheerful demeanor, ease with strangers, mental retardation coupled with an unusual facility with language, a love for music, cardiovascular problems such as supravalvular aortic stenosis, and hypercalcemia.
Weight loss pill
A medical pill curbing appetite to produce weight loss.
Whitehead
An acne lesion that forms when oil and skin cells block the opening of a hair follicle. For this reason, whiteheads are called “closed comedomes”.
White blood cells
Cells which help fight infections; also called leukocytes.
White matter
Wisdom teeth
Third (last) molars that usually erupt at age 18-25 (when "wisdom is attained") .
Wegener's granulomatosis
Vasculitic condition in which granulomata are also found. Affects nasal mucosa/sinuses and may produce lung infiltrates and renal lesions.
Weight loss clinic
A clinic specialized in weight loss treatment.
West Nile virus
A species of flavivirus, one of the Japanese encephalitis virus group (encephalitis viruses, Japanese), which produces encephalitis experimentally when inoculated into some rodents, chicks, birds, or monkeys. In humans, it is seen most frequently in Africa, Asia, and Europe presenting as a silent infection or undifferentiated fever (West Nile fever). It is transmitted by culex spp mosquitoes.
Whooping cough
A respiratory infection caused by Bordetella Pertussis and characterized by paroxysmal coughing ending in a prolonged crowing intake of breath.
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