cryopathy

cryopathy
A morbid condition in which exposure to cold is an important factor. SYN: frigorism. [cryo- + G. pathos, suffering]

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cry·op·a·thy (kri-opґə-the) [cryo- + Gr. -pathy] any morbid condition caused by cold.

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