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

It usually subsides under hot fomentations, but suppuration and even cellulitis of the orbit have been known to occur.

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The cellulitis, also, may develop at some distance from the seat of inoculation, the organisms having travelled by the lymphatics.

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Cellulitis of the forearm is usually a sequel to one of the deeper varieties of whitlow.

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It may become purulent as a result of infection, and this may be the starting-point of lymphangitis or cellulitis.

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The great thickening of the scalp in the region of the wound shows a marked cellulitis.

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