omentum

noun

One of the folds of the peritoneum that connect the stomach with other abdominal organs, especially.

noun

The greater omentum.

noun

The lesser omentum.

noun

In anatomy, a fold or duplication of peritoneum, of two or four peritoneal layers, passing between or hanging down from certain abdominal viscera—the stomach, liver, spleen, and colon.

noun

A free fold of the peritoneum, or one serving to connect viscera, support blood vessels, etc.; an epiploön.

noun

Either of two folds of the peritoneum that support the viscera

noun

a fold of peritoneum supporting the viscera