reticulose

comparative more reticulose · superlative most reticulose

1. Forming a network; characterized by a reticulated structure.

   A reticulose rhizopod is one in which the pseudopodia blend together and form irregular meshes.

1. A solution of ribonucleic acid and short-chain peptides that has been used as an antiviral medication.

   The possible protective effects of ferritin and reticulose are being studied.

   1951, United States. Army. Quartermaster Corps, Consolidated R&D Annual Project Report, page 557

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   Recently, reticulose has been described as an immune system modulator, and early clinical studies have shown that reticuose has an ability to rapidly inhibit the course of a variety of viral diseases, particularly in the acute stage.

   1998, Atta-ur Rahman, Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, page 531

   There have been other drugs since reticulose that I became aware of the successes of, some even able to claim "cure," even turning people from HIV-positive to negative.

   1998, Gavin Dillard, In the Flesh: Undressing for Success, page 141