dissecting cellulitis

per·i·fol·lic·u·li·tis ab·sce·'dens et suf·fo·'di·ens

a chronic dissecting folliculitis of the scalp. Synonym(s): dissecting cellulitis

dis·sect·ing cel·lu·li·tis

(di-sek'ting sel'yū-lī'tis) A chronic dissecting folliculitis of the scalp.