reticular formation

re·ti·cu·larformation

uncommon

noun

1.

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

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Broader terms

neural network

Parts

brainstem

Part of

reticular activating system

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Grammar

noun
singular	reticular formation
plural	reticular formations

Nearby words

reticently retick reticle reticular reticular activating system reticulate reticulated reticulated python reticulation reticule

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