greater omentum

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greater omentum

A fold of the peritoneum, passing from the stomach to the transverse colon. Also called caul.

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great′er omen′tum

the part of the omentum that attaches to the stomach and colon and hangs over the small intestine. Also called caul.

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greater omentum - part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines

caul, gastrocolic omentum

omentum - a fold of peritoneum supporting the viscera

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