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reticular

reticular

2 8.4
Having a pattern of thin lines that cross like a net
  • adjective
  • /rɪˈtɪkjələr/
  • Specialized
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  • Attention is controlled by a system that includes cortical sensory association areas, the limbic system, mesencephalic reticular formation, and nucleus reticularis (Voeller, 1991).
  • reticular formation
  • reticular dermis
  • reticular activating system

So the thalamic reticular nucleus is really saying no, touch information cannot come in right now.

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Examples

  • Patients with reticular abnormality in a subpleural, basal predominance, but without honeycombing, are considered to have a possible usual interstitial pneumonia pattern.

    Academic text (2016)
  • The researchers supported previous studies showing that the ability to concentrate is based on the reticular activating system of the brain.

    Academic text (2000)
  • OK, so how is the spinal reticular pathway different?

  • Deloitte itself is a perfect model of this reticular organization.

    Academic text (2012)
  • When excited, the reticular formation activates the cortex.

    Academic text (1998)
  • If the reticular formation of the hypothalamus is not operating correctly, an individual may be erratic and unpredictable.

    Academic text (1998)
  • O'Sullivan's camera has recorded the reticular array of fractures, gouges, and chips with mesmerizing precision.

    Academic text (2003)
  • In this framework, Jeffery has explained that, in general, there is epithelial fragility and thickening of the reticular basement membrane, even in mild asthma.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Along the course between the cochlear nuclei and the olivary complex, auditory fibers functionally interact with reticular formation structures and form the nonspecific acoustic pathway.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The netlike pattern of the spider's web is a classic example of a reticular structure.

Synonyms

reticulate
vsreticular
8.7

A pattern of lines like a net across a surface

is the general scientific term for that netlike structure
reticulated
vsreticular
7.4

Something with a pattern of lines like a net

is the broader scientific label for the same net pattern
retiform
vsreticular
  • Specialized
9.9

A net-like pattern of thin lines often seen in tissues

is more general and applies beyond biological tissue examples
networklike
vsreticular
7.1

A pattern of many connected lines like leaf veins

focuses on scientific netlike structure rather than general network shape
rhizomic
vsreticular
9.9

A network of connected parts with no clear center

emphasizes physical netlike form rather than decentralized, nonhierarchical organization

Compounds

reticular formation
  • Specialized
1 8.7

A network of nerve cells deep in the brain that helps control being awake, attention, sleep, and muscle tone

6.7

Part of the brain that helps keep you awake and alert

How Netlike

latticed
1 5.6
reticular
  • Specialized
2 8.4
lacy
1 3.2
veined
4.4

Surface Forms

reticular positive

Morphology

reticular = reticulum (semi-transparent) = reticulum + ar

Formed regularly from 'reticulum' + '-ar' meaning 'netlike', but the base 'reticulum' is specialized and not familiar to average learners.

Etymology

The word reticular comes from the Latin reticulum, which means 'little net', and from rete 'net'. So something reticular has a net-like or network shape, which is why we use it for patterns of thin lines or fibers that form a web.