Definitions for: Rf


[n] 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
[n] a radioactive transuranic element which has been synthesized
[n] a substance produced by the hypothalamus that is capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone by the anterior pituitary gland



Synonyms: atomic number 104, element 104, Ku, kurchatovium, releasing factor, releasing hormone, reticular formation, rutherfordium, unnilquadium, Unq

See Also: brain stem, brainstem, chemical element, element, factor, GHRF, growth hormone-releasing factor, neural net, neural network, RAS, reticular activating system

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