fehérállományként

Fehérállományként is a Hungarian term that translates to "as white matter" or "in the white matter." In the context of neuroscience and anatomy, it refers to the whitish substance in the central nervous system, primarily composed of myelinated axons. These axons are nerve fibers coated in a fatty insulating substance called myelin, which gives the white matter its characteristic color. Myelin plays a crucial role in speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses along these axons.

The white matter is distinct from the gray matter, which is richer in neuronal cell bodies and dendrites. While gray matter is responsible for processing information, white matter acts as the communication network, connecting different gray matter areas and transmitting signals between them. The arrangement and pathways of white matter tracts are vital for various cognitive functions, including learning, memory, and sensory and motor processing.

When describing a neurological condition or observation, the phrase "fehérállományként" might be used to indicate that a finding or process is occurring within or affecting the white matter of the brain or spinal cord. For example, a study might analyze changes in white matter integrity using imaging techniques, and any observed alterations would be discussed in relation to the white matter. The term emphasizes the location and specific tissue type involved in a particular neurological phenomenon.