noun
greater omentum; caul
Anatomical term for the large peritoneal fold that hangs from the stomach. In everyday contexts, 大網 (だいもう) is sometimes used as a shorter form.
See also: 大網
大網膜は胃の下に垂れ下がっている腹膜のひだです。
The greater omentum is a fold of peritoneum that hangs down from the stomach.
Shorter form of 大網膜, used in medical contexts. 大網膜 is the full, explicit term.
From 大 (large) + 網 (net) + 膜 (membrane), referring to the net-like appearance of the greater omentum.