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Reticulum (Noun)

A small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Dorado and Hydrus.

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

The reticulum is a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Dorado and Hydrus, best visible in the months of December and January.
The reticulum is a faint constellation that can be difficult to spot in the night sky due to its proximity to the bright stars of the Dorado constellation.
The reticulum is named after the Latin word for "net", which refers to the pattern of stars that resemble a net or a grid.
Astronomers have identified several interesting stars and galaxies within the reticulum, including a few binary star systems and a distant quasar.
The reticulum is one of the 88 officially recognized constellations in the night sky, and is the 82nd largest constellation by area.

The second compartment of the stomach of a ruminant.

Nouns denoting animals.

The reticulum is a network of honeycomb-like structures in the stomach of a cow that filters solid particles from the food.
The food that enters the reticulum is regurgitated back into the mouth for further chewing before being swallowed again.
The reticulum of a sheep is located between the rumen and the omasum in the digestive system.
A significant portion of the nutrient absorption in a goat occurs in the reticulum and the rumen.
The reticulum in a camel is highly efficient in extracting moisture and nutrients from the food due to its unique structure.

Any fine network (especially one in the body composed of cells or blood vessels).

Nouns denoting body parts.

The reticulum of blood vessels in the lungs allows for efficient gas exchange between the air and the bloodstream.
The reticulum of nerve cells in the brain forms a complex network that enables communication between different regions.
The reticulum of tiny air sacs in the lungs provides a large surface area for oxygen to diffuse into the bloodstream.
The reticulum of fine fibers in the connective tissue supports the surrounding cells and gives the tissue its strength and structure.
The reticulum of tiny blood vessels in the kidneys filters waste products from the blood and regulates electrolyte levels.