frostbite

frostbite definition - medical

frost·bite (frôstˈbītˌ)

noun
Injury or destruction of skin and underlying tissue, most often that of the nose, ears, fingers, or toes, resulting from prolonged exposure to freezing or subfreezing temperatures.

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