retiform

adjective

ret·​i·​form
ˈre|təˌfȯrm,
ˈrē|,
|tə-,
-ȯ(ə)m
: composed of crossing lines and interstices : reticular, netlike
specifically : being the connective tissue cells of the framework of the lymphatic glands

Word History

Etymology

New Latin retiformis, from Latin rete net + -iformis -iform

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“Retiform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retiform. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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