(astronomy) A small constellation of the southern summer sky, said to resemble a reticle. It lies between the constellations of Horologium and Dorado.

(cytology) A network. The endoplasmic reticulum forms a network of cellular components that functions as a transportation system within the cell. / A pattern of interconnected objects.

plural of reticulum

(cytology) A network of membranes within the cytoplasm of cells, where proteins and lipids are synthesized.

(anatomy) The equivalent of endoplasmic reticulum in striated muscle cells

(cytology) The region of the endoplasmic reticulum that is not occupied by ribosomes and is involved in the formation of distinct lipids.

(cytology) The cytoplasm facing region of the endoplasmic reticulum, occupied by ribosomes that are involved in the formation of membrane and secretory proteins.