noun
- Plural of cellulite; dimpled or lumpy appearance of skin, typically on the thighs and buttocks, caused by fat deposits beneath the surface.
- Plural of cellulitis; a spreading inflammation of connective tissue, usually caused by bacterial infection.
Usage: Common in medical and cosmetic contexts; Often used in discussions of body image and skincare
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Distinct from cosmetic cellulite
Examples
- Many people seek treatments to reduce the appearance of cellulites on their legs.
- The dermatologist explained that cellulites are a common and normal skin condition.
- Cellulites caused by bacterial infection require prompt antibiotic treatment.
- Exercise and diet may help minimize the visibility of cellulites.
- The patient was diagnosed with cellulitis, a serious skin infection, not cosmetic cellulites.