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Record 1 2012-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Digestive Tract
DEF

A double layer of peritoneum that holds together the abdominal organs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil digestif
DEF

Repli du péritoine qui relie entre eux les organes abdominaux.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Digestive Tract
DEF

A prominent peritoneal fold suspended from the greater curvature of the stomach and passing inferiorly a variable distance in front of the intestines; it is attached to the anterior surface of the transverse colon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil digestif
DEF

Repli péritonéal qui unit la grande courbure de l'estomac au côlon transverse.

Spanish

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