What does omentum mean?
A mass of fatty tissue that hangs from the stomach and intestines, especially in the abdominal cavity. In anatomy, a collection of fatty tissue that hangs from an organ, such as the stomach or intestines.
Example
"The surgeon carefully dissected the omentum to expose the underlying tissue."
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