perniosis

English

Etymology

pernio +‎ -osis

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌpɝniˈoʊsɪs/, enPR: pûrniōʹsĭs
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌpɜːniˈəʊsɪs/

Noun

perniosis (plural pernioses)

1. (countable, uncountable) pernio (chilblain).
2. Any skin abnormality resulting from exposure to cold.