gigantocellular nucleus of medulla oblongata

gi·gan·to·cel·lu·lar nu·cle·us of me·dul·la ob·lon·ga·ta

[TA] one of the three major nuclei of the reticular formation of the brainstem; its small ventromedial portion is designated as pars alpha [TA]. Synonym(s): nucleus gigantocellularis medullae oblongatae [TA]