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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