First Known Use: 1861
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cellulitis
noun cel·lu·li·tis \ˌsel-yə-ˈlī-təs\
Definition of CELLULITIS
: diffuse and especially subcutaneous inflammation of connective tissue
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Origin of CELLULITIS
New Latin, from cellula
Rhymes with CELLULITIS
Medical Dictionary
cellulitis
noun cel·lu·li·tis \ˌsel-yə-ˈlīt-əs\
Medical Definition of CELLULITIS
: diffuse and especially subcutaneous inflammation of connective tissue
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