Meaning of pernio in English

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