| reticulocyte count |
The number of reticulocytes usually expressed as the percent of red blood cells.
Ãâó: www.stjude.org/leukemia/0,2530,422_2049_4332,00.ht...
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| reticular formation |
A system of cells in the medulla oblongata of many humanoid brains. This area controls the overall degree of nervous system activity.
Ãâó: www.angelfire.com/trek/pathfinderalliance/terminol...
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| reticular activating system |
rah-TIK-u-lar AK-tah-vay-ting SIS-tem (RAS) A diffuse network of cell bodies and nerve tracts that extends through the brain stem and into the thalamus; screens sensory input to the cerebrum. 627
Ãâó: www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/life/glossaryr.mhtml
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| reticular dermis |
the lower part of the dermis, made up of dense connective tissue that gives skin its elasticity and strength.
Ãâó: www.melanomacenter.org/glossary/r.html
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| reticular formation |
Located deep within the brainstem, it runs between the medulla and midbrain; it is a cluster of small nerve cells and short fibers that rules consciousness: even when sleeping, the reticular formation remains ready to alert the forebrain if the senses signal threat.
Ãâó: miriams-well.org/Glossary/
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