Dermatology Glossary

Cellulitis (definition)

(sel"u-li'tis) (Latin. Cellula - a little chamber + Greek. itis - inflammation)

An inflammation of cellular tissue, particularly purulent inflammation of dermis, subcutaneous tissue, and soft tissue. Streptococcus is the commonest bacteria involved

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