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A '''panniculus''' refers to the dense layer of fatty tissue growth in the lower abdomen.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2014/11/pannus-2/ What Did You Find Under Your Patient’s Pannus?(Gomerblog)]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/11/lost-penis-pannus/ Search-and-Rescue Spots Man’s Penis Under Fourth Panniculus(Gomerblog)]</ref> It is a magical place where mystery gifts and [[Turkey Sandwich|prizes]] are found when you least expect it. Much like the word "obese," the word '''"panniculus"''' is synonymous with the word "American."<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/10/new-bmi-classification/ BMI Classification Replaces Word “Obesity” with “American”(Gomerblog)]</ref> If a '''panniculus''' needs to be surgical excised, be sure to remove the right one.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2014/03/pannus/ Patient Sues Surgeon for Removing Wrong Pannus(Gomerblog)]</ref>
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[[Category:Medical TerminologyAnatomy]]
[[Category:Infectious Diseases]]
[[Category:General Surgery]]
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