Definition
omenta
noun
- Plural of omentum; folds of tissue in the abdomen that connect and support organs.
Usage: medical/anatomical term; used in singular as 'omentum'
Examples
- The surgeon examined the omenta during the abdominal procedure.
- The greater and lesser omenta are important peritoneal structures.
- Inflammation of the omenta can cause abdominal pain.
- The omenta help protect and insulate the abdominal organs.