ice burn
An 'ice burn' is a type of injury similar to a heat burn but caused by exposure to extreme cold or direct contact with ice.
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Definition
B2Medicine
(technical)Skin damage caused by direct contact with extremely cold surfaces or substances.
Example
- The athlete got an ice burn from holding the ice pack against his skin for too long.
B2Health
(common)Injury to the skin that occurs when it is exposed to very cold temperatures, resulting in pain and possible blisters.
Example
- If you don't use a cloth between your skin and the ice pack, you might get an ice burn.
Similar
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