greater omentum

English

Noun

greater omentum (plural greater omentums or greater omenta)

(anatomy) A large peritoneal fold that extends from the greater curvature of the stomach to the transverse colon.

Synonyms

great omentum, epiploon

Related terms

lesser omentum

Translations

large peritoneal fold

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