spigelian

[ spī-jē′lē-ən ]

Relating to or described by Flemish botanist and anatomist Adrian van der Spieghel (1578-1625).

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In this way a species of recess (Spigelian recess or hepatic antrum of lesser sac) is formed.

The Anatomy of the Human Peritoneum and Abdominal Cavity |George. S. Huntington
Ventral: Visceral peritoneum investing the Spigelian lobe and the gastro-hepatic omentum.

The Anatomy of the Human Peritoneum and Abdominal Cavity |George. S. Huntington
Garrod, however, mentions the unusually large size of the Spigelian lobe of the liver.

The Cambridge Natural History, Vol X., Mammalia |Frank Evers Beddard
Between the two folds the caudal margin of the Spigelian lobe projects into the lesser cavity.

The Anatomy of the Human Peritoneum and Abdominal Cavity |George. S. Huntington

In addition to these, two other divisions are often to be seen—the Spigelian and the caudate lobe.

The Cambridge Natural History, Vol X., Mammalia |Frank Evers Beddard