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

First 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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How to use omentum in a sentence

Her general condition was good, with some omental fat, but no subcutaneous fat.
An Experimental Translocation of the Eastern Timber Wolf | Thomas F. Weise
The peritoneum, especially the omental part, is the seat of multiple ecchymoses, and the endothelium is fatty.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II | Various
Omental tumors are usually more movable, better defined, more superficial, and regular in form.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II | Various
This is the first indication of the formation of the great omental or epiploic bursa.
The Anatomy of the Human Peritoneum and Abdominal Cavity | George. S. Huntington
In the fœtus of six months the cavity of the omental bag extends caudad as far as the lower edge of the omentum.
The Anatomy of the Human Peritoneum and Abdominal Cavity | George. S. Huntington

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

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

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