Rete
/ˈriːtiː/noun
A netlike anatomical structure, especially a network of blood vessels, nerves, or other biological tissue.
Did you know?The phrase rete mirabile, meaning “wonderful network,” describes specialized vascular networks found in animals such as fish and some mammals.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
rēte
“A net or network.”
Late Latin
Latin
rēte
“A netlike structure; the term continued in anatomical and technical usage.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
rete
“A net or network, including structures described in natural philosophy and medicine.”
17th Century
English
rete
“A netlike anatomical structure, adopted as a learned medical term from Latin.”
Modern English
English
rete
“A biological network, especially one formed by blood vessels, nerves, or ducts.”