o·men·tum ( -m n t m)n. pl. o·men·ta (-t ) or o·men·tums One of the folds of the peritoneum that connect the stomach with other abdominal organs, especially: a. The greater omentum. b. The lesser omentum. [Latin mentum.]o·men tal (-tl) adj. |
omentum [əʊˈmɛntəm]
n pl -ta [-tə]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy a double fold of peritoneum connecting the stomach with other abdominal organs
[from Latin: membrane, esp a caul, of obscure origin]
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| Noun | 1. |  omentum - a fold of peritoneum supporting the visceraperitoneum - a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera caul, gastrocolic omentum, 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 |
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