chilblain

chil·blain

 (chĭl′blān′)

n.

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

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[chil(l) + blain.]

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chil′blained′ adj.

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chilblain

(ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪn)

n

(Pathology) pathol (usually plural) an inflammation of the fingers, toes, or ears, caused by prolonged exposure to moisture and cold. Technical name: pernio

[C16: from chill (n) + blain]

ˈchilˌblained adj

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chil•blain

(ˈtʃɪl bleɪn)

n. Usu., chilblains.

an inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture. Also called pernio.

[1540–50; chill + blain]

chil′blained, adj.

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Chilblain

Sores that sometimes occur on hands, feet, and ears because of their prolonged exposure to cold (not so cold as to cause frostbite). Better-heated houses have minimized the incidence of chilblain.

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

chilblain - inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture chilblains, pernio blain - an inflammatory swelling or sore kibe - ulcerated chilblain on the heel

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Translations

gelone

chilblain

[ˈtʃɪlbleɪn] N → sabañón m

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chilblain

[ˈtʃɪlbleɪn] n → engelure f

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chilblain

n → Frostbeule f

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chilblain

[ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪn] n → gelone m

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chil·blain

n. sabañón, eritema debido a frío intenso que gen. se manifiesta en las manos y los pies.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

chilblain

n sabañón m; lesión inflamatoria producida por el frío

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