omentum

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Either of two folds of the peritoneum that support the viscera
(oh-MEN-tum): A fold of the peritoneum (the thin tissue that lines the abdomen) that surrounds the stomach and other organs in the abdomen
an epiploön
{i} fold of the peritoneum which connects the stomach and the abdominal viscera (Anatomy)
a fold of peritoneum supporting the viscera
A free fold of the peritoneum, or one serving to connect viscera, support blood vessels, etc
A fold of the peritoneum (the thin tissue that lines the abdomen) that surrounds the stomach and other organs in the abdomen SOURCE : http: //cancernet nci nih gov/dictionary html
A vascularized peritoneal fold from the stomach to the transverse colon hanging like an apron in front of the intestines A mesentery
greater omentum
A fold of the peritoneum, passing from the stomach to the transverse colon. Also called caul
greater omentum
part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines
lesser omentum
a part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and liver and supporting the hepatic vessels
lesser omentum
A fold of the peritoneum joining parts of the stomach and duodenum to the liver
omental
{s} of the omentum (Anatomy)
omental
Of or pertaining to an omentum or the omenta
Turkish - English
epiploa
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epiploon
omentum majus
(Biyoloji) greater omentum
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omentum

    Hyphenation

    o·men·tum

    Pronunciation

    Etymology

    [ O-'men-t&m ] (noun.) 1547. Latin; perhaps akin to Latin induere to put on, exuere to take off; more at EXUVIAE.
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