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Answer for the clue "An inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain ", 10 letters:
cellulitis

Word definitions for cellulitis in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. An inflammation of subcutaneous or connective tissue caused by a bacterial infection

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1832, from Latin cellula , diminutive of cella "cell" (see cell ) + -itis .

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection involving the inner layers of 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 ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Cellulitis \Cel`lu*li"tis\, n. [NL., fr. L. cellula + -itis.] An inflammantion of the cellular or areolar tissue, esp. of that lying immediately beneath the skin.

Usage examples of cellulitis.

He said that the most likely cause of the cellulitis was staphylococcus, which was a common bacteria found in the mouth.

He said that the most likely cause of the cellulitis was staphylococcus, a common bacteria found in the mouth.