cellulitis

noun

cel·lu·li·tis ˌsel-yə-ˈlī-təs

: diffuse and especially subcutaneous inflammation of connective tissue

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When left untreated, this condition can lead to rare but potentially life-threatening complications, like cellulitis (a skin infection that can get into your bloodstream) and cavernous sinus thrombosis (a clot that restricts blood flow to your brain), Dr. Shokeen explains. —

Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for cellulitis