also: あみじょう
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
netlike; mesh-like; reticulated
Describes something having a net-like or mesh-like structure. The gloss 'vascular' is a specialized medical usage when referring to networks of blood vessels.
この布は網状の模様が特徴です。
This fabric features a netlike pattern.
網
A network of blood vessels is visible under the skin.
reticulum; network
Standard kanji form; the reading もうじょう is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common than もうじょう.
Compound of 網 (net) and 状 (shape, form). The reading もうじょう uses the on'yomi of both characters; あみじょう is a mixed reading.