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greater omentum

n.

A fold of the peritoneum, passing from the stomach to the transverse colon. Also called caul.

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greater omentum - part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines

caul, gastrocolic omentum

omentum - a fold of peritoneum supporting the viscera

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Dense adhesions were observed between the spleen, greater omentum, liver, and ileal loops.

Spleen abscess as malaria complication by Lewis, Harold R.N. / Emerging Infectious Diseases

Laparoscopy (April 2001) revealed diffuse neoplastic infiltration of the peritoneum and greater omentum, with a carcinomatous aspect.

Asbestos-induced peritoneal mesothelioma in a construction worker by Candura, Stefano M. / Environmental Health Perspectives

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