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cellulitis
[sel-yuh-lahy-tis]
noun
inflammation of cellular tissue.
cellulitis
/ ˌɛʊˈɪɪ /
noun
inflammation of any of the tissues of the body, characterized by fever, pain, swelling, and redness of the affected area
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of cellulitis1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of cellulitis1
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Vaccines currently in development for Staphylococcus aureus infections, including MRSA, might have the side effect of fighting atopic dermatitis, cellulitis and impetigo — maybe even acne.
She arrived at Northampton General on 14 April 2023 needing treatment for cellulitis, a bacterial infection affecting the skin, which can be serious.
Simon Morris has been on a trolley in the busy emergency department for four days after being brought in by ambulance with cellulitis in both legs.
This cycle of infection directly increases the risk of conditions like cellulitis that can send patients to the emergency room with sepsis, toxic shock and heart complications.
She said his leg swelled up with cellulitis.
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