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greater omentum

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greater omentum
n.
A peritoneal fold passing from the stomach to the transverse colon, hanging like an apron in front of the intestines. Also called caul, epiploon, gastrocolic omentum, velum.
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Dense adhesions were observed between the spleen, greater omentum, liver, and ileal loops.
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Laparoscopy (April 2001) revealed diffuse neoplastic infiltration of the peritoneum and greater omentum, with a carcinomatous aspect.
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