cellulitis

noun

cel·​lu·​li·​tis ˌsel-yə-ˈlī-təs How to pronounce cellulitis (audio)
: diffuse and especially subcutaneous inflammation of connective tissue

Examples of cellulitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Anaerobic cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024 According to the Mayo Clinic, cellulitis is often caused by injury, such as cuts or burns that give bacteria an entryway into the skin. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024 This may include severe cellulitis, and in rare instances, complications such as Guillain-Barré syndrome and nephrotic syndrome. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024 Ludwig’s angina is a type of cellulitis (deep skin infection) that develops under the tongue and in the neck. Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cellulitis 

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from cellula

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cellulitis was in 1849

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Cite this Entry

“Cellulitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellulitis. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

cellulitis

noun
cel·​lu·​li·​tis ˌsel-yə-ˈlīt-əs How to pronounce cellulitis (audio)
: diffuse and especially subcutaneous inflammation of connective tissue
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