noun
- A fold of tissue (peritoneum) in the abdomen that connects and supports the stomach, intestines, and other organs.
Usage: anatomy; medical
Examples
- The greater omentum hangs like an apron from the stomach.
- Surgeons must carefully handle the omentum during abdominal surgery.
- The omentum contains blood vessels and lymph nodes that supply the digestive organs.
- Inflammation of the omentum can cause abdominal pain and discomfort.
- The lesser omentum connects the stomach to the liver.