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.

Words Nearby omentum

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How to use omentum in a sentence

Observe the condition of the omentum, the mesentery, the viscera and the peritoneal surface of the intestines.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry Eyre
The assistant passes a large warm flat dab into the belly to restrain the intestines and omentum.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) | Various
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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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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