Human Disease MESH is developed by UMLS. Further data from MedGen, OMIM, CTD
Term ID:
6371
Name:
Leukoaraiosis
Definition:
Non-specific white matter changes in the BRAIN, often seen after age 65. Changes include loss of AXONS; MYELIN pallor, GLIOSIS, loss of ependymal cells, and enlarged perivascular spaces. Leukoaraiosis is a risk factor for DEMENTIA and CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS.