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reticulum
[ ri-tik-yuh-luhm ]
/ rɪˈtɪk yə ləm /
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noun, plural re·tic·u·la [ri-tik-yuh-luh] /rɪˈtɪk yə lə/ for 1-3.
a network; any reticulated system or structure.
Anatomy.
- a network of intercellular fibers in certain tissues.
- a network of structures in the endoplasm or nucleus of certain cells.
Zoology. the second stomach of ruminating animals, between the rumen and the omasum.
genitive Re·tic·u·li [ri-tik-yuh-lahy]. /rɪˈtɪk yəˌlaɪ/. (initial capital letter)Astronomy. the Net, a southern constellation between Dorado and Hydrus.
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Origin of reticulum
First recorded in 1650–60; from Latin rēticulum “little net”; see reticle
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British Dictionary definitions for reticulum (1 of 2)
reticulum
/ (rɪˈtɪkjʊləm) /
noun plural -la (-lə)
any fine network, esp one in the body composed of cells, fibres, etc
the second compartment of the stomach of ruminants, situated between the rumen and psalterium
Word Origin for reticulum
C17: from Latin: little net, from rēte net
British Dictionary definitions for reticulum (2 of 2)
Reticulum
/ (rɪˈtɪkjʊləm) /
noun Latin genitive Reticuli (rɪˈtɪkjʊˌlaɪ)
a small constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Dorado and Hydrus
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Scientific definitions for reticulum
reticulum
[ rĭ-tĭk′yə-ləm ]
Plural reticula
The second division of the stomach in ruminant animals, which together with the rumen contains microorganisms that digest fiber. The reticulum's contents are regurgitated for further chewing as part of the cud. See more at ruminant.
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