reticulum
A network. For example, the endoplasmic reticulum forms a network of cellular…A network. For example, the endoplasmic reticulum forms a network of cellular components that functions as a transportation system within the cell.
» The endoplasmic reticulum is hard to draw.
Meaning
4 sensesA network. For example, the endoplasmic reticulum forms a network of cellular components that functions as a transportation system within the cell.
Retikulum
рети́кулумretíkulum
A pattern of interconnected objects.
The second compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminant.
Netzmagen, Retikulum
се́ткаsétka, рети́кулумretíkulum
the second compartment of the stomach of a ruminant
The tripe made from the second compartment of the stomach of a cow (or other ruminant).
Examples
2 sentencesThe endoplasmic reticulum is hard to draw.
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is the organelle responsible for lipid synthesis.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
Borrowed from Latin rēticulum (“net”). Doublet of reticle, reticule, and Reticulum.Borrowed from Latin rēticulum (“net”). Doublet of reticle, reticule, and Reticulum.
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Forms
plural: reticula / reticulums| Singular | reticulum |
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regular
Synonyms
4 synonyms- the second compartment of the stomach of a ruminant:second stomach
Word family
12 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular