Definition

1. Noun (Anatomy):
   • Omentum: A fold of the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) that connects the stomach to other abdominal organs. It is a fatty, apron-like structure that drapes over the intestines.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Phẫu thuật viên đã kiểm tra mạc nối để tìm dấu hiệu bệnh lý. (The surgeon examined the omentum for signs of pathology.)
  • Mạc nối lớn có vai trò quan trọng trong miễn dịch và dự trữ mỡ. (The greater omentum plays an important role in immunity and fat storage.)

Advanced Usage

• "Mạc nối lớn": Greater omentum. The large, fatty sheet that hangs down from the stomach and transverse colon, often referred to as the "abdominal policeman" for its role in isolating infections.
• "Mạc nối nhỏ": Lesser omentum. The smaller fold of peritoneum that connects the stomach and the first part of the duodenum to the liver.

Variants and Related Words

• Mạc treo (n): Mesentery. A fold of peritoneum that attaches the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall.
• Phúc mạc (n): Peritoneum. The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs.

Synonyms

• Omentum: The precise anatomical term.
• Epiploon: An older, synonymous term used primarily in historical or specific medical contexts.

Notes

• This is a specialized anatomical term. In everyday conversation, it is almost exclusively used in medical, biological, or healthcare settings.