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Definition of Leukodystrophy

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Leukodystrophy: A disorder of the white matter of the brain. The white matter mainly consists of nerve fibers rather than nerve cells themselves, and it is concerned with conduction of nerve impulses.