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chil·blain

 (chĭl′blān′)
n.
An inflammation followed by itchy irritation on the hands, feet, or ears, resulting from exposure to moist cold.
[chil(l) + blain.]
chil′blained′ adj.
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Adj.1.chilblained - having chilblains; "her poor chilblained hands"
unhealthy - not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; "unhealthy ulcers"
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