chilblain

/ˈtʃɪlbleɪn/
noun
  1. A painful, itchy swelling on the skin, usually on the fingers, toes, or ears, caused by exposure to cold and damp conditions.
    • Wearing warm socks helps prevent a chilblain in winter.
    • The doctor said the red, swollen spot on his toe was a chilblain from the cold weather.
    • After playing in the snow without gloves, she developed a chilblain on her finger.
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