Pernio
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A condition in which the hands and feet become inflamed due to prolonged exposure to cold and damp conditions, also known as chilblains.
“Pernio was common among soldiers stationed in cold, wet trenches during the war.”
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per·ni·o
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chilblainchilblains
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