retículo

reticulum

noun rreh-TEE-koo-loh Rare

Origin: From Latin reticulum, diminutive of rete (net).

Also means

small net

Usage Note

Retículo denotes a small net-like structure. In biology, the retículo endoplasmático (endoplasmic reticulum) is the organelle that synthesises proteins and lipids. In astronomy, Retículo is a constellation of the southern sky. The written accent is required because the word is esdrújula (stress on the antepenultimate syllable). The related adjective is reticular.

Examples

"El retículo endoplasmático produce proteínas en la célula."

Natural Translation

The endoplasmic reticulum produces proteins in the cell.

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