Epiplo- (Epipio-)

Epipio- is a prefix denoting an omentum.

The prefix "epiplo-" comes from the Greek word "epiploon", which translates as "oil seal".

This prefix is ​​used in medical terminology to indicate that a given organ or structure is related to or related to the omentum.

For example, the term "epiplocele" refers to a hernia containing an omentum. With epiplocele, the omentum protrudes through a defect in the abdominal wall.

Another example of the use of the prefix “epiplo-” is the term “epiplopexy” - fixation of the omentum during operations on the abdominal organs.

Thus, the prefix “epiplo-” indicates the connection of an anatomical structure or pathological process with the omentum.

The name Epipio is of Latin origin and means “near the omentum.” Epiplo- is a prefix to the word.

Epilo, along with other epi-, contains the suffix -ce, which denotes cover or surface. Therefore, epiplose means "something covering the omentum."

Epiplo- (Epipio-, Greek epi- over, over + plos, ploos prolapse) is a prefix that is used in medical terminology and denotes prolapse of the sac, for example, epipleomocytoma is a tumor of the lung, but with a thick wall and inclusions of ascitic fluid. Thus, it may be a parasitic infection causing secondary epipleurial pleura, ascites, pericarditis. Epibliomyoma can also have either an acicular or, less commonly, spicular opening, or the absence of discharge of exudate or tumor contents. Another common cause of epibolymeinomes is an enlargement of the distal bronchiole or bronchial tree (a common sign of emphysema in children). This type of location may also include tumors of the lungs with signs of asthma (epiboliroma), sinus with sinusitis or periodontitis, as well as infection of the tooth, surrounding tissue of the periapical wrist joint, salivary gland (hypovulcill suprapaitritic epiblation).

Thus, in various diseases, epiplexes may include neoplasms of the large and small bulla: in the lungs, stomach, prostate, ovaries, uterus and vagina, mammary gland, pancreas; in the bladder, ureter; central nervous system and soft tissues.

*Introduction*

Epiplo- (Epipio-), is a prefix that means the presence of an omentum in a particular organ. However, the question of its meaning and origin has been causing debate among researchers for many years. The use of the prefix epilo- leads to the formation of new terms associated with hernias and other pathological