Chilblain

noun

/tʃɪlbleɪn/

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounAn itchy purple red inflammation of the skin, especially of the hands, feet and ears, occurring when capillaries below the skin are damaged by exposure to cold weather.

Synonyms

erythema pernio pernio chillblain blister capillaritis perniosis dyshidrosis cold ulcer chills erythrocyanosis phlebitis purpura

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