omentum
noun
omen·tum ō-ˈmen-təm 
plural omenta ō-ˈmen-tə or omentums
or omentums : a fold of peritoneum connecting or supporting abdominal structures (such as the stomach and liver)
also : a fold of peritoneum free at one end
omental
ō-ˈmen-tᵊl
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Epithelial ovarian cancer sometimes spreads to the omentum, a layer of fatty tissue that covers the abdominal contents, so that is also usually removed for staging purposes, as are some lymph nodes in the pelvis and abdomen, the ACS says. 
Korin Miller, SELF, 13 Dec. 2018
Korin Miller, SELF, 13 Dec. 2018 Word History
Etymology
Latin; perhaps akin to Latin induere to put on, exuere to take off — more at exuviae
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
omentum
noun
omen·tum ō-ˈment-əm
plural omenta -ə or omentums
or omentums : a fold of peritoneum connecting or supporting abdominal structures (as the stomach and liver) see greater omentum, lesser omentum
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