Brain tissue consisting primarily of neuron cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons, associated with information processing and cognitive abilities.
Example: Age-related changes in gray matter volume correlating with cognitive decline, or differences in gray matter density between experts and novices in specific skill domains.
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