noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The patient was diagnosed with pernios, a form of cold-induced vasculitis.

Definition:A type of vasculitis that is triggered by exposure to cold temperatures.

From cold-induced vasculitis

Example:The symptoms of Raynaud’s phenomenon can be similar to pernios, which complicates diagnosis.

Definition:A condition characterized by episodes of reduced blood flow to the fingers and toes in response to cold or stress.

From Raynaud’s phenomenon

Example:Some cases of pernios may be linked to underlying connective tissue disorders.

Definition:A condition that affects the connective tissue, which supports and binds other tissues of the body.

From connective tissue disorder

Example:Pernios often leads to a painful hardening of the subcutaneous tissues on the hands and feet.

Definition:The tissues beneath the skin, consisting mainly of fat and fibrous connective tissue.

From subcutaneous tissues