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| 1. | [ noun ] (neurology,neurophysiology) 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 | |
| Synonyms: | reticular_formation | |
| Related terms: | neural_net brainstem ras | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a substance produced by the hypothalamus that is capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone by the anterior pituitary gland | |
| Synonyms: | releasing_hormone releasing_factor | |
| Related terms: | factor ghrf | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a radioactive transuranic element which has been synthesized | |
| Synonyms: | kurchatovium Ku unnilquadium Unq element_104 atomic_number_104 rutherfordium | |
| Related terms: | chemical_element | |
