Reticular
Reticular
Reticular (pronunciation: /rɪˈtɪkjʊlər/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a net-like structure or pattern. The term is derived from the Latin word "reticulum", which means "little net".
Anatomy
In anatomy, the term reticular is used to describe a complex, interconnected network of tissues. For example, the reticular formation is a set of interconnected nuclei that are involved in multiple tasks such as regulating sleep-wake cycles and filtering incoming stimuli to discriminate irrelevant background stimuli.
Histology
In histology, the reticular term refers to a type of connective tissue called reticular connective tissue. This tissue is composed of a network of reticular fibers and provides a supportive framework for the cells of various organs such as the spleen and lymph nodes.
Pathology
In pathology, a reticular pattern may refer to a specific appearance seen on imaging studies, such as a chest X-ray or CT scan. For example, a reticular pattern on a chest X-ray may suggest the presence of interstitial lung disease.
Related Terms
- Reticular formation
- Reticular connective tissue
- Reticular fibers
- Reticulum
- Interstitial lung disease
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reticular
- Wikipedia's article - Reticular
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