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reticular Definition

re·ticu·lar (ri tikyə lər)

adjective

  1. of or like a net; netlike
  2. intricate; entangled

Etymology: ModL reticularis < L reticulum: see reticule

reticular Related Forms
re·ticu·larly adverb
reticular Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • formation: Gray matter lesions in the reticular formation or lateral thalamic nuclei were seen in 17 % ( 2 ) of those studied.
  • fiber: Reticular fibers - are fine type III collagen fibers forming a net-like supporting framework or reticulum.
  • cell: These hormones are produced by reticular epithelial cells in the cortex.
  • fiber: Type III collagen forms reticular fibers in tissues with some degree of elasticity, such as spleen, aorta and muscle.

Used with adjective complement

  • ascend: Arrows represent white matter tracts of the ascending reticular activating system.

Browse dictionary entries near reticular

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  1. reticulate
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