chilblains
Definition
Noun: * A painful, itchy inflammation of the skin, typically on the fingers, toes, ears, or nose, caused by a reaction to cold, damp conditions. It is a medical condition resulting from poor circulation in response to cold.
Usage
- Chilblains is a plural noun. The singular form, , is less commonly used.
- It is typically used to describe the condition or the resulting sores.
- Example: "After walking home in the snow without gloves, she developed painful chilblains on her fingers."
Examples
- "Wearing warm, dry socks is essential to prevent chilblains in winter."
- "The itching and redness from his chilblains made it difficult to sleep."
- "A doctor can recommend treatments to soothe chilblains and improve circulation."
Advanced Usage
- The condition is medically known as or .
- Chilblains are distinct from frostbite, as they occur without the skin actually freezing.
Variants and Related Words
- Chilblain (n): The singular form.
- Pernio (n): The medical term for chilblains.
- Perniosis (n): The medical term for the condition of having chilblains.
Synonyms
- Pernio
- Perniosis
Related Idioms or Phrases
- To suffer from chilblains: A common phrase describing the experience.
- Example: "As a child, he would often suffer from chilblains during cold spells."
Noun
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inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
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