perniosis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌpɝniˈoʊsɪs/ (General-American)
- /ˌpɜːniˈəʊsɪs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- pûrniōʹsĭs (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree English pernio Ancient Greek -τῐς (-tĭs) Ancient Greek -σῐς (-sĭs) Ancient Greek -ωσις (-ōsis)bor. New Latin -ōsislbor. English -osis English perniosis From pernio + -osis.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) pernio (chilblain).
- Any skin abnormality resulting from exposure to cold.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pernioses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |