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Can underdevoloped gray matter in the brain cause memory, speech, and thought process issues?

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Dr. Felix Brizuela answered

Specializes in Neurology

Can lose cells: Underdevelopment of the gray matter is something your born with and symptoms of what would be perceived as mental retardation at that age. . When it is acquired later in life, it is usually due to a degenerative process such as alzheimer's or other dementias.

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Answered 12/19/2015

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