frostbite
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɹɔstˌbaɪt// UK //fɹˈɒstbaɪt// frost·bite
n. a medical condition where skin and tissue freeze because of extreme cold. It usually happens when you stay outside in very low temperatures for too long.
n. a medical condition caused by the freezing of skin and underlying tissues, typically resulting from prolonged exposure to sub-zero temperatures.
He suffered from frostbite after walking through the snow without gloves.
The hikers were warned that frostbite could occur within minutes if they did not find shelter from the wind.
While mild frostbite may only affect the surface of the skin, severe cases can lead to permanent nerve damage and the eventual loss of fingers or toes.
From frost + bite.