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frostbite
This term describes a specific medical condition where extreme cold causes tissue death. It carries a clinical and urgent connotation, often associated with survival scenarios, high-altitude mountaineering, or severe winter accidents. It is distinct from hypothermia, which affects the entire body's core temperature, whereas frostbite is localized to the extremities.
Grammatically, this noun is treated as an uncountable mass noun. It describes a condition or a type of injury rather than a discrete object. Consequently, it does not have a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers; instead, it requires partitive constructions such as a case of frostbite or severe frostbite to describe specific instances.
Meanings
Examples
You need to wear thick gloves or you will get frostbite.
The rescue team treated the hiker for severe frostbite on his fingertips.
I wonder if my ears are starting to get frostbite.
Frostbite can lead to permanent tissue damage if not treated immediately.
Make sure your boots are waterproof to prevent frostbite during the trek.
He barely escaped the blizzard without any signs of frostbite.
The soldiers suffered from frostbite while guarding the mountain pass.
Check your companions for any signs of frostbite every hour.