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Definition of Matter, gray
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Matter, gray: The cortex of the brain, which contains nerve cell bodies. The gray matter is so named because it is darker than the white matter, the part of the brain that contains myelinated nerve fibers.