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reticulum Definition

re·ticu·lum (ri tik′yə ləm)

noun pl. -·la-lə

  1. a netlike pattern or structure; network
  2. a S constellation between Dorado and Horologium
  3. Biol. any network or netlike structure, as the weblike structure found in the protoplasm of many cells
  4. Zool. the second division of the stomach, or second stomach, of cud-chewing animals, as cows

Etymology: L: see reticule

  • retie

reticulum Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • call: The second newly discovered planet has an orbit more like the Earth's and takes 426 days to orbit the star called epsilon Reticulum.
  • aim: Teaching Materials; Flagella; Cilia; Centrioles; Endoplasmic reticulum Illustrated notes on the endoplasmic reticulum aimed at students.

Adjective modifier

  • endoplasmic: Endoplasmic reticulum - a system of inner cell membranes which is continuous with the nuclear membrane.
  • sarcoplasmic: The arrival of an action potential in the interior of the cardiac muscle cell causes the release of calcium ions from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
  • rough: The outer membrane is continuous with the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
  • smooth: They are also expressed in brain, egg cells and many other tissues, where they regulate calcium release from the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

Modifies a noun

  • calcium: During activation of contraction in skeletal muscle, sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium -release channels open.
  • membrane: For example, precursors of SREBP ( sterol response element binding protein ) transcription factors are integral proteins embedded in endoplasmic reticulum membranes.
  • function: Studies of sarcoplasmic reticulum function have been undertaken using both isolated preparations, and the novel technique of permeabilised isolated myocytes.
  • vesicle: Effects of boldine on mouse diaphragm and sarcoplasmic reticulum vesicles isolated from skeletal muscle.
  • lumen: The polypeptide chains synthesized by the ribosomes bound to the rough E.R. enter the endoplasmic reticulum lumen.
  • channel: During activation of contraction in skeletal muscle, sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium -release channels open.