Definition of reticulin in English:
reticulin
noun
BiochemistryA structural protein resembling collagen, present in connective tissue as a network of fine fibers, especially around muscle and nerve fibers.
‘The nature, abundance and architecture of collagen and other fibres, like elastin and reticulin, are responsible for the tone, firmness and youth of our skin.’- ‘Special stains for reticulin highlighted a rich network invested around individual cells and in some areas around groups of cells.’
- ‘The remainder of the marrow showed a good hematopoietic reserve and slightly increased reticulin.’
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