reticulum

Meaning

1. A network. For example, the endoplasmic reticulum forms a network of cellular components that functions as a transportation system within the cell.
2. A pattern of interconnected objects.
3. The second compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminant.
4. The tripe made from the second compartment of the stomach of a cow (or other ruminant).

Synonyms

second stomach

honeycomb

network

reticle

crosshair

honeycomb tripe

bonnet

honey comb bag

Translations

réticulum

reticolo

retículo

retículo

Netzmagen

reticle

şebeke

Reticulum

netmaag

قلنسوة

bonnet

reticulum

redecilla

treillage

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin rēticulum (“net”). Doublet of reticle, reticule, and Reticulum.