Pannus is a medical term for a hanging flap of skin. It is usually found in the abdomen of people who have recently lost a significant amount of weight. Pannus is commonly referred to as "fat folds" or "rolls." These are not complimentary terms.

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In people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, pannus tissue eventually forms in the joint affected by the disease, causing loss of bone and cartilage.

In veterinary medicine pannus means a chronic inflammation in the cornea of dogs.

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