noun
- painful swelling and inflammation of the hands or feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
Usage: medical; usually plural
Examples
- She developed chilblains on her toes after walking in wet snow without proper boots.
- The doctor recommended keeping his hands warm and dry to prevent chilblains.
- Chilblains are more common in damp, cold climates.
- Her grandmother always warned about getting chilblains from going outside with wet hair.
- The painful chilblains made it difficult for him to write.
- Proper circulation helps prevent chilblains in winter weather.