Synonyms of caul

Noun


1. greater omentum, gastrocolic omentum, caul, omentum

usage: part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines

2. caul, veil, embryonic membrane, fetal membrane

usage: the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth)

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Definition and meaning of caul (Dictionary)