omentum

[ oh-men-tuhm ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural o·men·ta [oh-, men, -t, uh].

1. a fold of the peritoneum connecting the stomach and the abdominal viscera forming a protective and supportive covering.

omentum

/ əʊˈmɛntəm /

noun

1. anatomy a double fold of peritoneum connecting the stomach with other abdominal organs

Other Words From

• o·mental adjective
• posto·mental adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of omentum¹

First recorded in 1535–45, omentum is from the Latin word ōmentum caul surrounding the intestines

Word History and Origins

Origin of omentum¹

C16: from Latin: membrane, esp a caul, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Observe the condition of the omentum, the mesentery, the viscera and the peritoneal surface of the intestines.

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The assistant passes a large warm flat dab into the belly to restrain the intestines and omentum.

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The peritoneum and omentum in one case (cow), reported by Sayre, were covered with small nodules.

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If the omentum finds its way out of the wound, all of it that is black or green must be cut off.

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Next he opened the body cavity and pulled out the viscera, setting aside a mass of fat (apparently the omentum).

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