cellulitis
noun
cel·lu·li·tis
ˌsel-yə-ˈlī-təs 
: diffuse and especially subcutaneous inflammation of connective tissue
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Although rare, a severe infection may come from cellulitis (infection of the skin) or osteomyelitis (a bone infection).
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Courtney Southwick, Health, 12 July 2024
Several days later, Gates was hospitalized and diagnosed with cellulitis, a superficial bacterial infection that can become serious if severe or left untreated.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
The clinic adds that untreated cellulitis can lead to other complications as well, including bacteremia (when bacteria enters the bloodstream), toxic shock syndrome and more.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
Eyelid cellulitis, or an infection of the eyelid, may occur in some cases.
—Jenna Demmer, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
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Courtney Southwick, Health, 12 July 2024
Several days later, Gates was hospitalized and diagnosed with cellulitis, a superficial bacterial infection that can become serious if severe or left untreated.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
The clinic adds that untreated cellulitis can lead to other complications as well, including bacteremia (when bacteria enters the bloodstream), toxic shock syndrome and more.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
Eyelid cellulitis, or an infection of the eyelid, may occur in some cases.
—Jenna Demmer, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Cellulitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellulitis. Accessed 26 Jul. 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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