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How Does Cold Have To Be To Get Frostbite?
Frostbite is damage to the skin and underlying tissues caused by extreme cold.
Alternative Names
Cold exposure - arms or legs
Considerations
A person with frostbite on the extremities may also be subject to
Frostbite is distinguishable by the hard,
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Frostbite
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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