omenta

Meanings

• An essential part of the abdominal cavity, protecting and cushioning the internal organs.

  - "The omenta acts as a protective layer for the organs in the abdominal cavity."
  - "During surgery, the surgeon may manipulate the omenta to access internal organs."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with omenta
omentary , amentia

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Homophones

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1. hymenaeus
   

2. hymenoptera
   

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Variants

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omenta , omental , omentum , omentums

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Forms

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omenta (singular), omenta (plural)

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Etymology

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The origin of the term 'omenta' can be traced back to the Latin word 'omento', which means 'abdominal fat'. However, in medical terminology, the term 'omenta' refers to the fatty tissue that covers the abdominal organs, providing protection and cushioning.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, 'Omentia' was the name of a region in Boeotia, known for its rich agricultural produce. The term 'Omentia' was also used to refer to the sacred grove of the goddess Demeter, located in this region. The grove was believed to be the site where Persephone, the goddess of the underworld, was abducted by Hades, the god of the underworld. According to the myth, Demeter, in her grief, neglected her duties as the goddess of the harvest, leading to a famine. To bring an end to the famine, the goddess Persephone was brought back from the underworld, leading to the renewal of the harvest.

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