Look up: frostbite

1. frostbite
   [n] - destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene
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2. Frostbite
   damage to body tissue as a result of freezing
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3. Frostbite
   Our Frostbite Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Frostbite Frostbite: Damage to tissues from freezing due to the formation of ice crystals within cells, rupturing the cells and leading to cell death. Frostbite goes through several stages: First degree injury...
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4. frostbite
   an abnormal condition of the cutaneous tissues caused by a fall in temperature leading to interruption of normal peripheral blood circulation,generally resulting from exposure of a part of the body to subfreezing temperatures(1) Category: Medicine
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5. Frostbite
   Frost'bite noun The freezing, or effect of a freezing, of some part of the body, as the ears or nose. Kane. [ 1913 Webster]
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6. Frostbite
   Frost`bite' transitive verb To expose to the effect of frost, or a frosty air; to blight or nip with frost. « My wife up and with Mrs. Pen to walk in the fields to frostbite themselves.» Pepys.
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7. frostbite
   A cold injury that is accompanied by pallor, numbness and a loss of cold sensation. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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8. frostbite
   (frost´bīt) injury to tissues due to exposure to cold. Usually the first areas of the body to freeze are the nose, ears, fingers, and toes, and the flesh feels cold to the touch and then numb. Authorities distinguish four degrees or types, ranging from type one (a shallow, blanched wheal that may remain reddened fo...
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9. Frostbite
   • (n.) The freezing, or effect of a freezing, of some part of the body, as the ears or nose. • (v. t.) To expose to the effect of frost, or a frosty air; to blight or nip with frost.
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10. frostbite
    a freezing of living tissue; frostbite occurs whenever heat loss from a tissue is sufficient to permit ice formation. The freezing-thawing process ... [4 related articles]
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11. Frostbite
    A serious condition that takes place in extremely cold conditions, when part of your body freezes. This usually happens to the face or other unprotected areas
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12. frostbite
    frostbite (chilblains), injury to the tissue caused by exposure to cold, usually affecting the extremities of the body, such as the hands, feet, ears, or nose. Extreme cold causes the small blood vessels in the extremities to constrict. The blood circulates more slowly and stagnation results. Eventu...
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13. frostbite
    Type: Term Pronunciation: frost′bīt Definitions: 1. Local tissue destruction resulting from exposure to extreme cold; in mild cases, it results in superficial, reversible freezing followed by erythema and slight pain (frostnip); in severe cases, it can be painless or paresthetic and resul...
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14. frostbite
    The freezing of skin or flesh, with formation of ice crystals leading to tissue damage. The treatment is slow warming of the affected area; for example, by skin-to-skin contact or with lukewarm water. Frostbitten parts are extremely vulnerable to infection, with the risk of gangrene. Sufferers of frostbite should always receive medical ...
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15. Frostbite
    A serious condition that takes place in extremely cold conditions, when part of your body freezes. This usually happens to the face or other unprotected areas.
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16. frostbite
    damage to the skin from freezing due to prolonged exposure to cold temperatures, usually below 32° F.
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17. Frostbite
    - | ICD9 = - | ICDO = | OMIM = | MedlinePlus = 000057 | eMedicineSubj = emerg | eMedicineTopic = 209 | eMedicine_mult = | MeshID = D00562 --> `Frostbite` (congelatio in medical terminology) is the medical condition where localized damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to extreme c...
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18. Frostbite
    (video game) `Frostbite` is a 1983 arcade game designed by Steve Cartwright for the Atari 2600 video game console. It was published by Activision in 1983. Overview: The object of the game is to help Frostbite Bailey build igloos by jumping on floating blocks of ice, while trying to avo...
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19. Frostbite
    (Wildstorm) `Frostbite`, (real name Leon Carver) is a character from the DV8 comic book series, published by Wildstorm. History: Leon grew up with his mother in West Memphis, Arkansas. The identity and fate of his father is so far unknown. Leon went to Howard University in Washington, D.C., b...
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20. Frostbite
    (novel) 2009 (print) --> `Frostbite` is a werewolf novel by David Wellington, published in serial online in July, 2006 and in print in 2009. Plot summary: Frostbite takes place in the remote wilderness of Alberta. The setting is similar to the real world, but where werewolves (a...
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21. Frostbite
    (disambiguation) `Frostbite` is a medical condition involving damage to skin and tissues due to extreme cold. The term may also refer to: In film: In literature: In other media: See also: Other uses:
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22. Frostbite
    (Richelle Mead novel) `Frostbite` is a vampire novel written by Richelle Mead. It is the second novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Vampire Academy. Frostbite continues the story of the main character, Rosemarie (Rose) Hathaway including her bond with Vasil...
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23. Frostbite
    (album) `Frostbite` is a blues album by Albert Collins, released in 1980 through the Alligator Records label. Track listing: #"If You Love Me Like You Say" (Little Johnny Taylor) – 4:07 #"Blue Monday Hangover" (Gilbert Caples, Joe Jonas, Deadric Malone) â€...
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24. Frostbite
    (G.I. Joe) `Frostbite` is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team`s Snow Cat driver and debuted in 1985. Profile: His real name is Farley S. Seward, and his rank is that of corporal E-4. Frostbite was born ...
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