chilblain

Definition of Chilblain in English :

1. chilblain, chilblains, pernio

inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Chilblain

noun

pathology (usually plural)

an inflammation of the fingers, toes, or ears, caused by prolonged exposure to moisture and cold

. Technical name: pernio

noun

a painful swelling or sore caused by exposure to cold, esp. on the fingers, toes, or ears

An inflammation followed by itchy irritation on the hands, feet, or ears, resulting from exposure to moist cold.

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