cellulitis

Definition / meaning of cellulitis

An acute, spreading infection of the deep tissues of the skin and muscle that causes the skin to become warm and tender and may also cause fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes, and blisters.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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