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Frostbite

Definition

Frostbite is a medical condition that occurs when exposure to extreme cold temperatures causes damage to the skin and underlying tissues. It usually affects the extremities, such as fingers, toes, ears, and nose.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Senses and Usages

Noun

1. A medical condition resulting from exposure to extreme cold temperatures.

Example Sentence: After spending hours outside in the snowstorm, John developed frostbite on his fingertips.

2. The actual freezing up of a body part due to cold weather.

Example Sentence: Despite wearing thick gloves, she suffered severe frostbite on her ears during the mountain expedition.

Verb

1. To damage or injure the skin or tissues due to extreme cold.

Example Sentence: The frostbite on his cheeks left him with scars that reminded him of his winter hiking adventure.

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