reticuli

/rɛtɪˈkjuːlɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A small blood vessel in the spleen that filters the blood.

“The doctor examined the patient’s reticuli to check for any signs of disease.”

2. noun

A small cell or structure, especially one in the spleen.

“The microscope revealed numerous reticuli within the spleen’s tissue.”

Synonyms

  • capillary
  • microvessel

Antonyms

  • macrovessel