perniosis

English

Etymology

pernio +‎ -osis

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˌpɝniˈoʊsɪs/, enPR: pûrniōʹsĭs
(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌpɜːniˈəʊsɪs/

Noun

perniosis (plural pernioses)

(countable, uncountable) pernio (chilblain).
Any skin abnormality resulting from exposure to cold.

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