cellulitis

American  

[sel-yuh-lahy-tis] / ˌsɛl yəˈlaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of cellular tissue.

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cellulitis British  

/ ˌsɛljʊˈlaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of any of the tissues of the body, characterized by fever, pain, swelling, and redness of the affected area

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Etymology

Origin of cellulitis

First recorded in 1860–65; from New Latin, from cellul(a) “small room” + -itis -itis; cellular

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Example Sentences

Vaccines currently in development for Staphylococcus aureus infections, including MRSA, might have the side effect of fighting atopic dermatitis, cellulitis and impetigo — maybe even acne.

From Salon

She arrived at Northampton General on 14 April 2023 needing treatment for cellulitis, a bacterial infection affecting the skin, which can be serious.

From BBC

Among them are Simon Morris, who has been on a trolley for four days with cellulitis in his legs.

From BBC

This cycle of infection directly increases the risk of conditions like cellulitis that can send patients to the emergency room with sepsis, toxic shock and heart complications.

From Seattle Times

She said his leg swelled up with cellulitis.

From Los Angeles Times