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caul (kawl) a piece of amnion sometimes enveloping a child's head at birth.

caul (kôl)

n.

1. A portion of the amnion, especially when it covers the head of a fetus at birth. Also called veil.

2. See greater omentum.

caul, caul fat

meat hygiene term for the omentum and its contained fat depots.

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