Meaning of pernio in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpəːnɪəʊ/

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  1. Noun

    pernio

    Etymology

    late 17th century; earliest use found in Richard Wiseman (bap. 1615, d. 1676), surgeon. From classical Latin perniōn-, perniō chilblain from perna leg, thigh, ham (from the same Indo-European base as ancient Greek πτέρνα heel) + -iō

    Definitions

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

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