Frostbite (congelatio in medical terminology) is the medical condition whereby damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to extreme cold. At or below 0º C (32°F), blood ...
You can help prevent frostbite in cold weather by dressing kids in layers, making sure they come indoors at regular intervals, and watching for frostnip, frostbite's early warning ...
Alternative Names Return to top. Cold exposure - arms or legs. Definition Return to top. Frostbite is damage to the skin and underlying tissues caused by extreme cold.