| omentopexy | 1. Suture of the great omentum to the abdominal wall to induce collateral portal circulation. 2. Suture of the omentum to another organ to increase arterial circulation. See: omentoplasty. Synonym: omentofixation. Origin: omento-+ G. Pexis, fixation (05 Mar 2000) |
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| cardio-omentopexy | Operation for the attachment of omentum to the heart with the object of improving its blood supply. Origin: cardio-+ omentum, + G. Pexis, fixation (05 Mar 2000) |
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