Caul (Noun)
Meaning 1
The inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The caul, a delicate membrane, was carefully dissected during the surgical procedure to repair the damaged intestines.
- During fetal development, the caul is formed as a sac that encloses the intestines and eventually becomes part of the peritoneum.
- The surgeon's skilled hands gently lifted the caul to inspect the underlying intestinal tissue for any signs of disease.
- In the anatomical diagram, the caul was depicted as a transparent, gauze-like structure enveloping the intestines and connecting the stomach to the colon.
- Researchers studied the development of the caul in embryos to better understand the complex interactions between the peritoneum and the intestinal tract.