lesser omentum
lesser omentum · lesser omentums · lesser omenta
Omentum minus, kleines Netz
A thin peritoneal fold that extends from the liver to the lesser curvature of the…A thin peritoneal fold that extends from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the first part of the duodenum.
Meaning
1 sensesA thin peritoneal fold that extends from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the first part of the duodenum.
Omentum minus, kleines Netz
a part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and liver and supporting the hepatic vessels
Translations
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By meaning 1
thin peritoneal fold:
Forms
plural: lesser omentums / lesser omenta| Singular | lesser omentum |
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| Plural | lesser omentums / lesser omenta |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymssmall omentum
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedgreater omentum
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular