frostbite
(noun)
frostbite (noun) — A medical condition caused by the freezing of skin and tissue.
A medical condition caused by the freezing of skin and tissue. This injury occurs when exposure to extreme cold damages body tissue. Frostbite most commonly affects the nose, fingers, toes, ears, cheeks, and chin. Severe cases can lead to amputation.
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What is frostbite?
A medical condition caused by the freezing of skin and tissue. This injury occurs when exposure to extreme cold damages body tissue. Frostbite most commonly affects the nose, fingers, toes, ears, cheeks, and chin. Severe cases can lead to amputation.
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