caul

• Nom désignant d'une part un repli du péritoine attaché à l'estomac et au côlon qui recouvre les intestins, et d'autre part la membrane fœtale interne qui peut parfois recouvrir la tête d'un nouveau-né à la naissance.

A noun referring to a part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and colon that covers the intestines, or the inner embryonic membrane that sometimes covers the head at birth.

1. OmentumC2formalmedical

   A fold of the peritoneum that connects the stomach with other abdominal organs, often containing fat.

   Grand épiploon

   • The surgeon carefully examined the caul during the operation.
   • The caul helps protect the intestines and stores fat.
   • In some animals, the caul is used in traditional cooking.

   Synonymesomentum

2. Amniotic membraneC2formalmedical

   The inner membrane that surrounds a fetus in the womb, sometimes covering the head at birth.

   Cojon (membrane amniotique)

   • The baby was born with a caul over its head, considered a lucky omen in some cultures.
   • The caul is a thin, transparent membrane that protects the fetus.
   • In medieval times, a caul was believed to have magical properties.

   Synonymesamnion