omentum
[ oh-men-tuhm ]
noun,plural o·men·ta [oh-men-tuh]. /oʊˈmɛn tə/. Anatomy.
a fold of the peritoneum connecting the stomach and the abdominal viscera forming a protective and supportive covering.
Origin of omentum
1First recorded in 1535–45, omentum is from the Latin word ōmentum caul surrounding the intestines
Other words from omentum
- o·men·tal, adjective
- post·o·men·tal, adjective
- Compare greater omentum, lesser omentum.
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British Dictionary definitions for omentum
omentum
/ (əʊˈmɛntəm) /
nounplural -ta (-tə)
anatomy a double fold of peritoneum connecting the stomach with other abdominal organs
Origin of omentum
1C16: from Latin: membrane, esp a caul, of obscure origin
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