reticular formation


reticular formation

noun

Definition of RETICULAR FORMATION

: a mass of nerve cells and fibers situated primarily in the brain stem and functioning upon stimulation especially in arousal of the organism

First Known Use of RETICULAR FORMATION

1887

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