Meaning of Reticulum in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /rəˈtɪkjələm/

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  1. Noun

    Reticulum

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from Latin, diminutive of rete‘net’

    Definitions

    1. a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Dorado and Hydrus
  2. 2. any fine network (especially one in the body composed of cells or blood vessels)

    Derived terms

  3. 3. the second compartment of the stomach of a ruminant

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