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panniculus

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panniculus [pə′nik·yə·ləs]
(anatomy)
A membrane or layer.
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The skin has 3 layers; epidermis, dermis, and panniculus.
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A panniculus complicates surgery of the morbidly obese, and may remain as a literal "apron of skin" if a severely obese person quickly loses large amounts of weight, which is a common result of bypass surgery.
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But before that, Patrick will have his panniculus removed, an apron-like layer of fat around his abdomen.
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