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Peritoneum vs. Omentum

Difference Between Peritoneum and Omentum

Peritoneum

The peritoneum is the serous membrane forming the lining of the abdominal cavity or coelom in amniotes and some invertebrates, such as annelids. It covers most of the intra-abdominal (or coelomic) organs, and is composed of a layer of mesothelium supported by a thin layer of connective tissue.
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Omentum

The greater omentum.
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Peritoneum

The serous membrane that lines the walls of the abdominal cavity and folds inward to enclose the viscera.
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Omentum

The lesser omentum.
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Peritoneum

(anatomy) In mammals, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and that is folded over the viscera.
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Omentum

(anatomy) Either of two folds of the peritoneum that support the viscera.
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Peritoneum

(zoology) In animals, the membrane lining the coelom cavity.
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Omentum

A free fold of the peritoneum, or one serving to connect viscera, support blood vessels, etc.; an epiploön.
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Peritoneum

The smooth serous membrane which lines the cavity of the abdomen, or the whole body cavity when there is no diaphragm, and, turning back, surrounds the viscera, forming a closed, or nearly closed, sac.
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Omentum

a fold of peritoneum supporting the viscera
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Peritoneum

a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
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