Cellulitis

**Definition:** An acute, diffuse, and suppurative inflammation of loose connective tissue, particularly the deep subcutaneous tissues, and sometimes muscle, which is most commonly seen as a result of infection of a wound, ulcer, or other skin lesions.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.800.130 - C01.830.200 - C17.300.185 - C23.550.470.756.200