
Epiploon
UK
/ˈɛpɪpluːn/
US
/ˈɛpɪplun/

Перевод слова "epiploon" на Русский язык
Опеределения
epiploon
СуществительноеUK
/ˈɛpɪpluːn/
US
/ˈɛpɪplun/
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.