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pannus [′pan·əs] (medicine) Vascularization accompanied by deposition of connective tissue beneath the cornal epithelium. Overgrowth of connective tissue on the articular surface of a diarthrodial joint. (meteorology) Numerous cloud shreds below the main cloud; may constitute a layer separated from the main part of the cloud or attached to it. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The pannus of granulation tissue formed then begins to erode and destroy cartilage and eventually bone, leading to demineralization. Data show that a single administration of AAV-ratTNFR:Fc to the ankle joint suppressed joint inflammation, pannus formation and cartilage and bone destruction in the treated ankle as well as in the contralateral joint. The proliferating synovium begins to extend over the surfaces of the articular cartilage and is called pannus formation. |
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