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English noun: reticular formation

1. reticular formation (body) a complex neural network in the central core of the brainstem; monitors the state of the body and functions in such processes as arousal and sleep and attention and muscle tone


SynonymsRF


Broader (hypernym)neural net, neural network


Part holonymRAS, reticular activating system


Part meronymbrain stem, brain-stem, brainstem









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