omental
|o-men-tal|
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/oʊˈmɛntəl/
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/əʊˈmɛntəl/
relating to the omentum (abdominal fatty membrane)
Etymology
'omental' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'omentum', where 'omentum' referred to a fatty membrane or caul.
'omental' developed from the Medieval/Modern Latin adjective 'omentalis' derived from Latin 'omentum', and entered English through medical/Latin usage as 'omental'.
Initially it meant 'pertaining to the omentum (a fatty fold or membrane in the abdomen)', and this medical sense has been retained in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the omentum (the fold(s) of peritoneum connecting the stomach with other abdominal organs and containing fat).
The surgeon inspected the omental tissue for signs of disease.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/10/16 13:38