Meaning of the word cellulitis in English

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cellulitis

US /ˌsel.jəˈlaɪ.t̬ɪs/
UK /ˌsel.jəˈlaɪ.t̬ɪs/
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Noun

1.

a common bacterial skin infection that causes redness, swelling, and pain in the affected area

Example:
The doctor diagnosed her with cellulitis and prescribed antibiotics.
Untreated cellulitis can spread rapidly and become serious.
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