perniosis

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US/ˌpɝniˈoʊsɪs/UK/ˌpɜːniˈəʊsɪs/

noun

pernio (chilblain).

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Meanings

nounperniosis (plural pernioses)

plural pernioses

  1. countableuncountablepernio (chilblain).
  2. Any skin abnormality resulting from exposure to cold.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
pernio

Origin

From pernio + -osis.

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Cite this entry
APA

perniosis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/perniosis

MLA

“perniosis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/perniosis. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “perniosis,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/perniosis.

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