chilblain

Betekenis (Engels)

An 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 (but do not freeze, which would lead to frostbite instead).

Synoniemen

chilblains

pernio

frostbite

Vertalingen

gelone

Frostbeule

engelure

χιονίστρα

sabañón

penelló

mayasıl

frieira

geladura

friera

تورم الأصابع

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/t͡ʃɪlbleɪn/

Etymologie (Engels)

From chill + blain, literally “cold sore”.