superficial
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"The findings point to superficial white matter as a possible source of resilience," said Leon Aksman, PhD, assistant professor of research neurology at the Stevens INI and senior author of the study.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
The most consistent connection between superficial white matter health and cognitive performance involved language.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Linton miraculously walked away with only superficial injuries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The NHS says it can be difficult to recognise autism in women, but Dame Uta says: "I am sceptical of late diagnosis. That's where I think the diagnostic process has become very superficial."
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
I look back at that Anne Frank as a pleasant, amusing, but superficial girl, who has nothing to do with me.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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