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Vocabulary Entry
pernio
|noun
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noun
A medical condition characterized by the inflammation of the skin resulting from exposure to cold, often accompanied by a burning sensation and blisters.
Example Sentences
"After hiking in the snow, she developed pernio on her toes."
"Pernio can occur in people with poor circulation."
"The doctor prescribed ointment to alleviate the symptoms of pernio."