rf meaning and definition

RF noun

Definition of RF (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
   • synonyms: reticular formation