acrotrophodynia

acrotrophodynia
Pain, paresthesia, sensory loss, and trophic changes affecting the distal extremities, usually the feet, that can follow prolonged exposure of the limbs to cold and moisture. [acro- + G. trophe, nourishment, + odyne, pain]

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ac·ro·tropho·dyn·ia (ak″ro-trof″o-dinґe-ə) [acro- + troph- + -odynia] a trophic disorder with neuritis and paresthesia from exposure of extremities to cold and moisture.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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