What is the difference between fiber optic patch cords and fiber optic cables?

An optical fiber jumper is a line with connectors on both sides and an optical fiber in the middle.

An optical cable is a cable that passes optical fibers through various protections (skeleton type, layered type, etc.) without connectors at both ends. cable (connected to the fiber pigtail)

There are also pre-terminated trunk optical cables with ends at both ends. The sheath is thicker for protection