reticular fibre
(US reticular fiber) chiefly Histology
noun
A fibre forming part of a netlike structure; specifically any of the collagen fibres forming a network in loose connective tissue in various sites in the body.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Floyer (1649–1734), physician.
- paraffin oil
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