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The meaning of the word "[[1]]" in the term "endoplasmic reticulum" is network.

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answer is RETICULUM.

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The meaning of the word "reticulum" in the term "endoplasmic reticulum" is network.

The word "reticulum" means "little net" or "network" in Latin whereas, the word "endoplasmic" means "within the cytoplasm." 

Therefore, the term "endoplasmic reticulum" refers to a network of membrane-bound sacs and tubules that are present within the cytoplasm of cells. The network of tubules allows for the transportation and synthesis of various molecules within the cell. 

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