greater omentum

Definitions of greater omentum
  1. noun
    part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines
    synonyms: caul, gastrocolic omentum
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    type of:
    omentum
    a fold of peritoneum supporting the viscera
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