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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

omentum

/ɒmˈɛntəm/ noun · British & US
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What does omentum mean?

noun

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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