periorbital cellulitis

preseptal cellulitis

infection involving the superficial tissue layers anterior to the orbital septum.

Synonym(s): periorbital cellulitis

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periorbital cellulitis

Ophthalmology Acute infection of tissue around the eye–eg, retrobulbar fat pads, not generally accompanied by protrusion or limited movement; untreated PC may progress to orbital cellulitis. See Orbital cellulitis.

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pre·sep·tal cel·lu·li·tis

(prē-sep'tăl sel'yū-lī'tis)

Infection involving the superficial tissue and periocular layers anterior to the orbital septum.
Synonym(s): periorbital cellulitis.

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