chilblained

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chil·blain

(chĭl′blān′)

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

chil′blained′ adj.

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Adj.

chilblained - having chilblains; "her poor chilblained hands"

unhealthy - not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; "unhealthy ulcers"

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