Pannus
Pannus
Pannus (/ˈpænəs/), also known as chronic synovitis, is a medical term referring to an abnormal layer of fibrovascular or granulation tissue. The term is most commonly used in the context of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), where it describes the abnormal tissue that invades and destroys the joint surface.
Etymology
The term "pannus" comes from the Latin word for "cloth" or "covering". In a medical context, it refers to the way the abnormal tissue covers the joint surface like a cloth.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as "pan-uh s".
Related Terms
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: A chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many joints, including those in the hands and feet.
- Synovitis: Inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines joints.
- Granulation Tissue: New connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process.
- Fibrovascular: Pertaining to or composed of both fibrous tissue and blood vessels.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pannus
- Wikipedia's article - Pannus
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