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kibe

/kaɪb/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa uma bolha ou calo ulcerado e necrosado causado por congelamento, geralmente na pele exposta ao frio intenso, como nos pés.

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noun

/kaɪb/C2formalmedicalobsoleto
  • ptSubstantivo que designa uma bolha ou calo ulcerado e necrosado causado por congelamento, geralmente na pele exposta ao frio intenso, como nos pés.

A noun referring to an ulcerated chilblain, typically occurring on the heel.

  1. Ulcerated chilblain on the heelC2formalbritishmedical

    A painful, inflamed, and often ulcerated swelling on the heel, typically caused by exposure to cold or damp conditions.

    ptFrieira ulcerada no calcanhar

    • The long march in wet boots gave him a painful kibe on his heel.
    • She treated the kibe with warm compresses and antiseptic cream.
    • In medieval times, a kibe was a common affliction for travelers.