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   reticulum

   /rɪˈtɪkjʊləm/

   noun

   • 1. a fine network or netlike structure.
   • 2. the second stomach of a ruminant, having a honeycomb-like structure, receiving food from the rumen and passing it to the omasum.

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

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   • 1. reticulose adjective

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   What does reticulum mean?

   • From later reticulum, a "reticle". The meaning is often wrongly interpreted as a "net", which is an older meaning of the Latin root word. the second stomach of ruminants, in which folds of the mucous membrane form hexagonal cells; -- also called the honeycomb stomach Etymology: [L. dim. of rete a net.] Etymology: [L. dim. of rete a net.]

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   Where did the word reticulum come from?

   • Origin: Named by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in 1763. From later reticulum, a "reticle". The meaning is often wrongly interpreted as a "net", which is an older meaning of the Latin root word.

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   What are the characteristics of reticulum?

   • This includes height and breadth of spinae, verrucae etc. In describing reticulum, diameter of lumina and the width of muri, shapes of lumina (polygonal/rounded/hexagonal etc.) together with the nature of sides (converging/diverging/parallel etc.) are to be recorded.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRETICULUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Jun 10, 2024 · RETICULUM definition: 1. a structure of connected fibres (= threads) in the body: 2. the second part of the stomach of…. Learn more.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ReticulumReticulum - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   3 days ago · noun. a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Dorado and Hydrus. see more. see less. example of: constellation. a configuration of stars as seen from the earth.

5. www.britannica.com › science › endoplasmic-reticulumEndoplasmic reticulum (ER) | Definition, Function, & Location

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a membrane system in eukaryotic cells that synthesizes, folds, modifies, and transports proteins and lipids. Learn about the types, functions, and history of ER in this Britannica article.

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   • The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a continuous membrane system that forms a series of flattened sacs within the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells.All e...
   • The ER can be classified in two functionally distinct forms: smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) and rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER). The morpholo...
   • The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) serves important functions particularly in the synthesis, folding, modification, and transport of proteins. Differen...
   • The ER was first noted in the late 19th century, when studies of stained cells indicated the presence of some type of extensive cytoplasmic structu...

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7. www.nature.com › articles › s41586/024/07527-5Endoplasmic reticulum–plasma membrane contact gradients ...

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   Jun 12, 2024 · The density and size of contact gradients between the endoplasmic reticulum and the plasma membrane control the speed and direction of cell migration by restricting receptor signalling to the...

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8. www.genome.gov › Endoplasmic-Reticulum-SmoothEndoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth) - National Human Genome ...

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   1 day ago · Endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranes inside a cell through which proteins and other molecules move. Proteins are assembled at organelles called ribosomes. When proteins are destined to be part of the cell membrane or exported from the cell, the ribosomes assembling them attach to the endoplasmic reticulum, giving it a rough appearance.

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Ribosome, particle that is present in large numbers in all living cells and serves as the site of protein synthesis. Ribosomes occur both as free particles in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and as particles attached to the membranes of the endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotic cells. The small

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    Jun 19, 2024 · Golgi apparatus, organelle of eukaryotic cells that is responsible for transporting, modifying, and packaging proteins and lipids. The Golgi apparatus is made up of a series of flattened, stacked pouches called cisternae and is located in the cytoplasm near the cell nucleus.