cellulitis
noun[U]
uk/ˌsel.jəˈlaɪ.tɪs/us/ˌsel.jəˈlaɪ.t̬ɪs/amedicalconditionin which thetissueunder theskinbecomesinflamed(=redandpainfulorswollenbecause of aninfection):
Thatincidentbrokemyskinandresultedin cellulitis, along-lastingtissueinfection.
Following theinjectionthepatientdevelopedcellulitis in hisarm.
- Cellulitis has a highrateofrecurrence.
- Thepatienthad had threeepisodesof cellulitis in the sameleg.
- The samebacteriacauseatissueinflammationandinfectioncalled cellulitis.
- Cellulitis ischaracterizedby theacutespreadofinfectionbelow theskinsurface.
- She was givenintravenousantibioticsfor cellulitis.
Skin complaints & blemishes
- age spot
- anti-crack
- anti-dandruff
- anti-leprosy
- anti-ulcer
- birthmark
- blackhead
- chapped
- contusion
- eczema
- impetigo
- itch
- itchy
- pruritus
- pyoderma gangrenosum
- redness
- rosacea
- scab
- scald
- shingle
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