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omentum Definition

omen·tum (ō men′təm)

noun pl. -·ta-tə or -·tums

a free fold of the peritoneum connecting the stomach and certain other visceral organs: the greater omentum covers the stomach and intestines like an apron over their anterior surfaces, while the lesser omentum forms a partial covering of the stomach and common bile duct

Etymology: L: *o- (< IE base *eu-, to put on > L exuere, to strip off: see exuviae) + -mentum, -ment

omentum Related Forms
omen′·tal adjective
omentum Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • remove: I had my ovary, appendix and lower omentum removed.

Adjective modifier

  • lesser: Both greater and lesser omentum were infiltrated with tumor.

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