chilblain, chilblains, pernio
(noun) inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
Source: WordNet® 3.1
chilblain (plural chilblains)
An itchy purple red inflammation of the skin, especially of the hands, feet and ears, occurring when capillaries below the skin are damaged by exposure to cold weather.
Synonyms: erythema pernio, pernio
Source: Wiktionary
Chil"blain`, n. Etym: [Chill + Blain.]
Definition: A blain, sore, or inflammatory swelling, produced by exposure of the feet or hands to cold, and attended by itching, pain, and sometimes ulceration.
Chil"blain`, v. t.
Definition: To produce chilblains upon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
21 April 2025
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