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pernio

/ˈpɜː.ni.əʊ/

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noun

/ˈpɜː.ni.əʊ/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся воспалением рук и ног, обычно вызванное длительным воздействием холода и сырости.

A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the hands and feet, typically caused by prolonged exposure to cold and damp conditions.

  1. ChilblainC1formalmedical

    A painful inflammation of the small blood vessels in the skin, typically on the hands and feet, caused by exposure to cold and damp conditions.

    ruОбморожение

    • She developed pernio on her toes after walking in the cold rain.
    • Doctors recommend keeping extremities warm to prevent pernio.
    • The patient's pernio was treated with topical creams and warm compresses.

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