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noun
1.
A substance produced by the hypothalamus that is capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone by the anterior pituitary gland.  Synonyms: releasing factor, releasing hormone.
2.
A radioactive transuranic element which has been synthesized.  Synonyms: atomic number 104, element 104, rutherfordium, unnilquadium, Unq.
3.
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.  Synonym: reticular formation.





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Words linked to "Rf" :   brain stem, factor, chemical element, RAS, growth hormone-releasing factor, element, brain-stem, brainstem, neural network, neural net, reticular activating system


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