cellulitis
/ˌsɛljəˈlaɪtɪs/
noun
- A serious bacterial infection of the skin and the tissues just below it, causing redness, swelling, and pain.
- Cellulitis can spread quickly and requires medical attention.
- If you have a wound that becomes red and hot, it could be cellulitis.
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the cellulitis on his lower leg.