reticular formation

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

rf operating system formatio reticularis

Hypernyms

neural network neural net

Close letter words and terms

reticula reticular reticular activating system reticular tissue reticularian reticularity