Cellulitis vs. Phlebitis

Cellulitisnoun

An inflammation of subcutaneous or connective tissue caused by a bacterial infection

Cellulitisnoun

An inflammantion of the cellular or areolar tissue, esp. of that lying immediately beneath the skin.

Cellulitisnoun

an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain

Cellulitisnoun

inflammation of subcutaneous connective tissue.

Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection involving the inner layers of the skin. It specifically affects the dermis and subcutaneous fat.

Phlebitisnoun

(pathology) Inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs.

Phlebitisnoun

Inflammation of a vein.

Phlebitisnoun

inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)

Phlebitisnoun

inflammation of the walls of a vein.

Phlebitis

Phlebitis or venitis is the inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs. It most commonly occurs in superficial veins.