Meaning of FROSTBITE

Pronunciation:			'frost`bIt
Matching Terms:			frostbitten
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		Damage to the tissues from exposure to temperature below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees C). An initial pins and needles sensation is followed by numbness. After that, the skin appears white, cold and hard, and finally becomes red and swollen.
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