Panniculus

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A dense layer of fatty tissue growth, consisting of subcutaneous fat in the lower abdominal area. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A thin, sheet-like investment. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Latin panniculus, diminutive of pannus (“cloth”).

Related phrases

panniculus adiposuspanniculus carnosus

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