Epiploic is an anatomical adjective describing structures relating to or situated near the omentum (the fatty apron in the abdomen). The term is used in medical descriptions of vessels, fat pads, and lesions adjacent to the epiploic foramen or epiploic appendages. It is a specialized, formal term you’ll encounter in clinical or anatomical writing. Pronunciation is uncommon in everyday speech but essential in medical contexts.
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