reticulum

reticulum definition - medical

re·tic·u·lum (rĭ-tĭkˈyə-ləm)

noun pl. re·tic·u·la (-lə)
  1. A fine network formed by cells, by certain structures within cells, or by connective-tissue fibers between cells.
  2. See neuroglia.
  3. The second compartment of the stomach of ruminant mammals, lined with a membrane having honeycombed ridges.

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