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omentum vs peritoneum

peritoneum vs omentum

omentum and peritoneum both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
omentum Yes No No No
peritoneum Yes No No No
As nouns, peritoneum is a hypernym of omentum; that is, peritoneum is a word with a broader meaning than omentum:
  • omentum: a fold of peritoneum supporting the viscera
  • peritoneum: a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
omentum (noun) peritoneum (noun)
a fold of peritoneum supporting the viscera a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
Difference between omentum and peritoneum

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