cellulitis
noun
cel·lu·li·tis
ˌsel-yə-ˈlī-təs 
: diffuse and especially subcutaneous inflammation of connective tissue
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The wound became infected and bacteria entered his skin, causing cellulitis, which then progressed to sepsis.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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
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cellulitis
noun
cel·lu·li·tis
ˌsel-yə-ˈlīt-əs
: diffuse and especially subcutaneous inflammation of connective tissue
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