pannus

pan·nus

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Definitions of pannus word

noun pannus Pathology. an abnormal vascular thickening of the cornea. an ingrowth of synovial material into a joint, as in rheumatoid arthritis. 1
noun pannus Meteorology. a group of ragged cloud fragments hanging below a cloud. 1
noun pannus an inflammatory fleshy lesion on the surface of the eye 0

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin; Latin: piece of cloth, rag (cf. pane)

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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