cellulitis

noun

cel·​lu·​li·​tis ˌsel-yə-ˈlī-təs 

: diffuse and especially subcutaneous inflammation of connective tissue

Examples of cellulitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Avoid using the boots over skin infections such as cellulitis, open wounds or recent surgical sites unless a healthcare professional signs off. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

Boots should be avoided over cellulitis, open wounds or recent surgical sites unless a healthcare provider approves. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Aquatic bites are notorious sources of aggressive skin and soft-tissue infections like cellulitis, Perry warned. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Bites can also be the site where another bacterial infection called cellulitis develops. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 19 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from cellula

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cellulitis

• margaritas
• tonsillitis
• caritas
• mellitus
• fetus
• foetus
• meatus
• thetis
• treatise

Medical Definition

cellulitis

noun

cel·​lu·​li·​tis ˌsel-yə-ˈlīt-əs 

: diffuse and especially subcutaneous inflammation of connective tissue