Reticuloid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈtɪkjʊlɔɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Reticuloid is an adjective meaning Resembling or suggestive of, but not, a reticulum; that is, not reticulate or reticular but seeming so.
Meaning
Resembling or suggestive of, but not, a reticulum; that is, not reticulate or reticular but seeming so.
More Meanings
- Resembling or suggestive of, but not, reticulosis; that is, not leukemic or lymphomatous but seeming so.
- (medicine, dermatology) A type of dermatitis resembling reticulosis but of different cause and character, usually actinic (caused by UV rays, usually from extensive sun exposure).
Example Sentences
actinic reticuloid
Chronic actinic dermatitis/actinic reticuloid (CAD/AR) is an eczematous hypersensitivity reaction to ultraviolet rays that can vary from mild eczematous cases to AR, the most severe cases which may resemble cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include actinic, retecious, reticulate, ruglike, riblike, tissuelike.
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