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Meaning of "cellulitis" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CELLULITIS

From Latin cellulacellule + -itis.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CELLULITIS

cellulitis  [ˌsɛljʊˈlaɪtɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CELLULITIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cellulitis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CELLULITIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection involving the skin. It specifically affects the dermis and subcutaneous fat. Signs and symptoms include an area of redness which increases in size over a couple of days. The borders of the area of redness are generally not sharp and the skin may be swollen. While the redness often turns white when pressure is applied this is not always the case. The area of infection is usually painful. Lymphatic vessels may occasionally be involved and the person may have a fever and feel tired. The legs and face are the most common site involved, though cellulitis can occur on any part of the body. The leg is typically affected following a break in the skin. Other risk factors include obesity, leg swelling, and old age. For face infections a break in the skin beforehand is not usually the case. The bacteria most commonly involved are streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus. In contrast to cellulitis, erysipelas is a bacterial infection involving the more superficial layers of the skin, presents with an area of redness with well-defined edges, and more often is associated with fever.

Definition of cellulitis in the English dictionary

The definition of cellulitis in the dictionary is inflammation of any of the tissues of the body, characterized by fever, pain, swelling, and redness of the affected area.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CELLULITIS


alveolitis
ˌælvɪəˈlaɪtɪs
bronchiolitis
ˌbroŋkiəʊˈlaɪtɪs
cheilitis
kaɪˈlaɪtɪs
colitis
kɒˈlaɪtɪs
diverticulitis
ˌdaɪvəˌtɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs
Elytis
ɛˈlaɪtɪs
encephalitis
ˌɛnsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs
encephalomyelitis
ɛnˌsɛfələʊˌmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs
enterocolitis
ˌɛntərəʊkɒˈlaɪtɪs
epicondylitis
ˌepɪˌkɒndɪˈlaɪtɪs
folliculitis
fəˌlɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs
myelitis
ˌmaɪɪˈlaɪtɪs
osteomyelitis
ˌɒstɪəʊˌmaɪɪˈlaɪtɪs
poliomyelitis
ˌpəʊlɪəʊˌmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs
pyelitis
ˌpaɪəˈlaɪtɪs
spondylitis
ˌspɒndɪˈlaɪtɪs
tonsilitis
ˌtɒnsɪˈlaɪtɪs
tonsillitis
ˌtɒnsɪˈlaɪtɪs
vasculitis
ˌvæskjʊˈlaɪtɪs
vestibulitis
vɛˌstɪbjʊˈlaɪtɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CELLULITIS

cellphone
cellular
cellular phone
cellular radio
cellular telephone
cellularity
cellulase
cellulated
cellule
celluliferous
cellulite
celluloid
cellulolytic
cellulose
cellulose acetate
cellulose nitrate
cellulose varnish
cellulosic
cellulous

WORDS THAT END LIKE CELLULITIS

ankylosing spondylitis
arthritis
bronchitis
cephalitis
crystallitis
epidemic encephalitis
hepatitis
lymphangitis
myalgic encephalomyelitis
osteoarthritis
otitis
papillitis
perityphlitis
rheumatoid arthritis
staphylitis
thelitis
typhlitis
utriculitis
uvulitis
valvulitis

Synonyms and antonyms of cellulitis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cellulitis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CELLULITIS

Find out the translation of cellulitis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cellulitis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cellulitis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

蜂窝组织炎
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

celulitis
570 millions of speakers

English

cellulitis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

cellulitis
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الهلل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

целлюлит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

celulite
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সেলুলিটিস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cellulite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Selulitis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Cellulitis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

蜂巣炎
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

봉와직염
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cellulitis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

viêm mô tế bào
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உயிரணு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सेलुलिटिस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sellülit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cellulite
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tkanki łącznej
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

целюліт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

celulita
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κυτταρίτιδα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sellulitis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

cellulit
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

cellulitt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cellulitis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CELLULITIS»

The term «cellulitis» is regularly used and occupies the 57.849 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CELLULITIS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cellulitis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CELLULITIS»

Discover the use of cellulitis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cellulitis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cellulitis: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: ...
Cellulitis: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: 2011 Edition is a ScholarlyPaper™ that delivers timely, authoritative, and intensively focused information about Cellulitis in a compact format.
‎2012
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Handbook of Medical-surgical Nursing
If treated in a timely manner, the prognosis for this condition is good. However, patients with coexisting conditions, such as diabetes, immunodeficiency, and impaired circulation have an increased risk for developing or advancing cellulitis.
‎2005
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Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
The cardinal signs of orbital cellulitis include decreased eye movement, proptosis , decreased vision, and papilledema (or other signs of optic nerve involvement such as decreased color vision, visual field defects, or Marcus Gunn pupil).
Gary R. Fleisher, Stephen Ludwig, 2010
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Pediatric Oculoplastic Surgery
The conditions of orbital cellulitis and preseptal cel- lulitis may present with similar patterns of eyelid edema and erythema, but are two distinct anatomic disease processes with different etiologies. Both conditions have a peak incidence in ...
James A. Katowitz, 2002
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Pediatric Hospital Medicine: Textbook of Inpatient Management
Cellulitis is an infection of the dermis and subcutaneous fat, with relative sparing of the epidermis. Infection may occur at any age; the median age of children with cellulitis is 5 years. Infections in boys slightly outnumber infections in girls.
Ronald M. Perkin, Dale A. Newton, James D. Swift, 2007
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Hospital Medicine
While many types of skin and soft tissue infection exist, this review focuses on cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis (NF). Cellulitis is a common disease that is rarely life threatening and usually can be managed without hospital admission. It is most ...
Robert M. Wachter, Lee Goldman (MD.), Harry Hollander, 2005
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The constitution of women, as illustrated by abdominal ...
Before entering on the discussion of cellulitis and its treatment, I shall briefly refer, in a sort of chronological order, to what has been said by previous authors, as I consider there is no study more interesting and instructive than the history of ...
Charles Bell (M.D.), 1856
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Moffet's Pediatric Infectious Diseases: A Problem-oriented ...
BOX 5-4 • Complications of Sinusitis Central nervous system infection (brain abscess, epidural abscess, meningitis) Orbital cellulitis Reactive meningitis Carotid aneurysm Optic neuritis Osteomyelitis of overlying bone Cavernous or lateral ...
Randall G. Fisher, Thomas G. Boyce, Hugh L. Moffet, 2005
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Evidence-Based Dermatology
Risk factors for cellulitis are well documented, but proof to support secondary prophylaxis is only moderate, and for primary prophylaxis is minimal. Factors to predict or identify complications are well established, but most have greater ...
Hywel Williams, Michael Bigby, Thomas Diepgen, 2009
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In a Page: Inpatient medicine
Inpatient medicine Scott Kahan. Cellulitis is a common skin infection that does not routinely warrant hospital admission unless the infection is significant (e.g., systemic illness with hypotension or tachycardia) or comorbid illness is present ( e.g., ...
Scott Kahan, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CELLULITIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cellulitis is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dr. Roach (July 6)
Dear Dr. Roach: What is cellulitis, and how does one get it? I live in a retirement facility, and two ladies at my dining table have it. It seems to be ... «Corvallis Gazette Times, Jul 15»
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Vascular PRN's Compression System Offers Effective Treatment for …
... can obtain a proven method of treatment for trauma, cellulitis, thrombosis, lymphangitis and other conditions that their horses have sustained. «Digital Journal, Jul 15»
3
Nail salon sued by woman claiming she contracted serious infection …
The plaintiff contends she ultimately was hospitalized due to a serious cellulitis infection. Clark asserts the infection was caused by the ... «The Louisiana Record, Jul 15»
4
How does one get cellulitis?
The biggest risk factor for developing cellulitis is a lack of skin integrity. ... Cellulitis can occur anywhere on the body, but it is most commonly ... «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
5
Dr. Roach: How does one get cellulitis?
I live in a retirement facility, and two ladies at my dining table have it. It seems to be very painful and difficult to heal. Should I take any ... «The Detroit News, Jul 15»
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'Inadequate patient assessment': Canadian doctors missing glaring …
However, his chest sounded clear and the doctor interpreted a chest X-ray as normal. The boy was diagnosed with cellulitis — a skin infection ... «National Post, Jul 15»
7
Working with asylum seekers in immigration detention: clinical and …
Acute illness demonstrates increased morbidity in the harsh environment and there has been one death in detention from bacterial cellulitis ... «Crikey, Jul 15»
8
Battling lymphedema: Debilitating swelling is treatable
But as it progresses, the condition becomes irreversible and the complications debilitating and dangerous -- cellulitis, infections and loss of ... «Lincoln Journal Star, Jul 15»
9
Could paddle in the sea have led to foot agony?
In some cases of cellulitis the bacteria triggers a secondary infection somewhere else in the body, such as in the blood. Blood poisoning can be ... «Hastings and St. Leonards Observer, Jul 15»
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ICD-10: Exact Symptom Location Becomes a Huge Deal
When coders want to sound alarm bells about implementing ICD-10, they often use skin codes as examples. Cellulitis explodes from 10 codes ... «Medscape, Jul 15»

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