Omentofixation
/ˌoʊ.mən.təʊ.fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/noun
A surgical term referring to the fixation of the omentum to surrounding structures.
Did you know?In ancient medicine, the omentum was thought to have mystical properties, believed to protect the soul from physical harm.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
omentum
“a membranous covering or protective layer in the abdomen.”
Latin
Latin
fixare
“to fasten or secure firmly.”
17th Century
Medical Latin
omentofixatio
“the act of fixing the omentum.”
Modern English
English
omentofixation
“the contemporary surgical procedure to secure the omentum.”