rete

noun re·te \ˈrē-tē, ˈrā-\

plural re·tia \ˈrē-tē-ə, ˈrā-\

Definition of RETE

: a network especially of blood vessels or nerves : plexus

: an anatomical part resembling or including a network

New Latin, from Latin, net

First Known Use: 1541

Medical Dictionary

noun re·te \ˈrēt-ē, ˈrāt-\

plural re·tia \ˈrēt-ē-ə, ˈrāt-\

: a network especially of blood vessels or nerves : plexus

: an anatomical part resembling or including a network

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