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reticular formation

re·tic·u·lar for·ma·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-tik-yuh-ler fawr-mey-shuh n]
    • /rɪˈtɪk yə lər fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-tik-yuh-ler fawr-mey-shuh n]
    • /rɪˈtɪk yə lər fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən/

Definition of reticular formation words

  • noun reticular formation a network of neurons in the brainstem involved in consciousness, regulation of breathing, the transmission of sensory stimuli to higher brain centers, and the constantly shifting muscular activity that supports the body against gravity. 1
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Origin of reticular formation

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Reticular formation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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reticular formation popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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