A spreading, diffuse inflammation of the soft or connective tissue due to infection by Streptococci bacteria.
Alternate term for sputum, often tested in sputum analysis.
Solid mass formed by inflamed connective tissue, such as forms around an appendix in appendicitis.
Acute suppurative inflammation of subcutaneous connective tissue, especially a pyogenic inflammation that spreads along fascial planes or other natural barriers.
An inflammation marked by the spread of skin infection known as cellulitis.