epiploon

UK
/ˈɛpɪpluːn/
US
/ˈɛpɪplun/

Traduzioni

epiploonnoun
epiploons
pl
UK
/ˈɛpɪpluːn/
US
/ˈɛpɪplun/
The surgeon carefully examined the epiploon during the operation.
Хирург тщательно осмотрел сальник во время операции.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
Sinonimi
greater omentum
lesser omentum
omentum majus
omentum minus

Definizioni

epiploonnoun
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.