cellulitis

[sel-yuh-lahy-tis]

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of cellular tissue.

cellulitis

/ ˌsɛljʊˈlaɪtɪs /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cellulitis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cellulitis¹

C19: from Latin cellula _cellule + _-itis

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.

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

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Simon Morris has been on a trolley in the busy emergency department for four days after being brought in by ambulance with cellulitis in both legs.

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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.

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She said his leg swelled up with cellulitis.

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