Associations to the word «Chilblain»

Wiktionary

CHILBLAIN, noun. An itchy purple red inflammation of the skin, especially of the hands, feet and ears. It occurs when capillaries below the skin are damaged by exposure to cold weather.

Dictionary definition

CHILBLAIN, noun. Inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture.

Wise words

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Leo Tolstoy