epiploon

UK
/ˈɛpɪpluːn/
US
/ˈɛpɪplun/

Übersetzungen

epiploonsubstantiv
epiploons
Pl.
UK
/ˈɛpɪpluːn/
US
/ˈɛpɪplun/
The surgeon carefully examined the epiploon during the operation.
Хирург тщательно осмотрел сальник во время операции.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Synonyme
greater omentum
lesser omentum
omentum majus
omentum minus

Definitionen

epiploonsubstantiv
A fold of the peritoneum connecting the stomach with other abdominal organs.
The surgeon carefully examined the epiploon during the procedure to ensure there were no abnormalities.
Specifically, the greater omentum, the large apron-like fold of peritoneum that hangs down from the stomach and covers the intestines.
Inflammation of the epiploon, or greater omentum, can mimic acute appendicitis.