Definitions for chilblain
ˈtʃɪl bleɪnchilblain

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. chilblain, chilblains, pernionoun

   inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. chilblainnoun

   An itchy purple red inflammation of the skin, especially of the hands, feet and ears. It occurs when capillaries below the skin are damaged by exposure to cold weather.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Chilblainnoun

   Sores made by frost.

   Etymology: from chill, cold, and blain; so that Temple seems mistaken in his etymology, or has written it wrong to serve a purpose.

   I remembered the cure of childblanes when I was a boy, (which may be called the children’s gout) by burning at the fire. William Temple.

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1. chilblain

   Chilblains, also known as pernio, is a medical condition in which damage occurs to capillary beds in the skin, most often in the hands or feet, when blood perfuses into the nearby tissue resulting in redness, itching, inflammation, and possibly blisters. It occurs most frequently when predisposed individuals, predominantly women, are exposed to cold and humidity. Ulcerated chilblains are referred to as kibes. Temperature-related chilblains can be prevented by keeping the feet and hands warm in cold weather and avoiding exposing these areas to extreme temperature changes. Once the diagnosis of chilblains is made, first-line treatment includes avoiding cold, damp environments and wearing gloves and warm socks.Chilblains can be idiopathic (spontaneous and unrelated to another disease), but similar symptoms may also be a manifestation of another serious medical condition that must be investigated. Related medical conditions include Raynaud syndrome, erythromelalgia, frostbite, and trench foot, as well as connective tissue diseases such as lupus or vasculitis. In infants affected by Aicardi–Goutières syndrome (a rare inherited condition which affects the nervous system) chilblain-like symptoms occur together with severe neurologic disturbances and unexplained fevers.

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1. chilblain

   A chilblain is a skin condition often caused by exposure to extreme cold, leading to inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin. This can result in redness, itching, blistering, swelling, and possible ulceration, usually on the fingers, toes, ears, or nose. It can be painful but it's not life-threatening.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Chilblainnoun

   a blain, sore, or inflammatory swelling, produced by exposure of the feet or hands to cold, and attended by itching, pain, and sometimes ulceration

2. Chilblainverb

   to produce chilblains upon

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Chilblain

   chil′blān, n. a localised inflammation of the skin which occurs in cold weather on hands and feet, more rarely on ears and nose. [Chill and Blain.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of chilblain in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of chilblain in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=chilblain
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Chilblain
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=chilblain
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilblain
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chilblain
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=chilblain