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reticular nuclei of the brainstem (medicine) and jaundice (sh)


reticular nuclei of the brainstem (medicine)


reticular nuclei of the brainstem


The vaguely delineated cell groups composing the gray matter of the reticular formation of the rhombencephalon and mesencephalon. In General, large-celled territories occupy the medial two-thirds of the reticular formation: gigantocellular nucleus of medulla oblongata, nuclei tegmenti pontis caudalis and oralis. Smaller groups of reticular nuclei are found laterally and in paramedian locations; lateral nuclei receive sensory collaterals and project medially; paramedian reticular nuclei largely project to the cerebellum.

See: reticular formation.


jaundice (sh)




Excess bile pigments (bilirubin) in the bloodstream and tissues, causing a yellow to orange
even greenish
colour in the skin, the whites of the eyes, and the mucous membranes.

Bilirubin may be overproduced or inadequately removed by the liver or leak into the bloodstream after removal; jaundice may also be due to impaired bile flow. Causes include anemia, pneumonia, and liver disorders (e.g., infection or cirrhosis). While bilirubin excess usually does no harm, retention jaundice signals severe liver malfunction.