omentopexy

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noun

The operation of suturing the omentum to the abdominal wall, securing anastomotic communication between the portal system and that of the vena cava.

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Meanings

nounomentopexy (plural omentopexies)

plural omentopexies

  1. medicineThe operation of suturing the omentum to the abdominal wall, securing anastomotic communication between the portal system and that of the vena cava.

Origin

From omento- + -pexy.

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APA

omentopexy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/omentopexy

MLA

“omentopexy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/omentopexy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “omentopexy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/omentopexy.

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