epiploic

/ɛpɪplɔɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the omentum; lying on or covering the omentum

“The epiploic arteries supplied the omentum with blood.”

2. adjective

relating to or designating the omentum

“The epiploic foramen is an opening in the omentum.”

3. noun

the omentum or a fold of omentum

“The epiploic fold contained a significant amount of fatty tissue.”

Synonyms

  • gastric
  • omentum
  • visceral

Antonyms

  • extramuscular
  • intramuscular