noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A lesion (such as frostbite) caused by low temperature
2. 2
   The cooling of an area of tissue in order to disrupt it

Verb

1. 1
   To cause such a lesion

Etymology

From cryo- + lesion.

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