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frostbite

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun frostbite has 1 sense
  1. frostbite, cryopathy - destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene
    --1 is a kind of injury, hurt, harm, trauma
    --1 has particulars: trench foot, immersion foot

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Frostbite

Definition: Frostbite refers to the freezing of body tissues typically caused by exposure to extreme cold temperatures, leading to localized damage and often accompanied by numbness or discoloration.

Sense 1 (Noun): The medical condition resulting from the freezing of body tissues due to extreme cold temperatures.

Example sentence: After spending several hours outdoors without proper protection, he developed frostbite on his fingers and had to seek immediate medical attention.

Sense 2 (Verb): To cause or suffer from frostbite.

Example sentence: The mountaineers were warned to keep their faces covered to prevent frostbite while conquering the icy summit.


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