Cryalgesia

/ˌkraɪælˈdʒiːziə/ noun

Definition

Pain caused by cold or sensitivity to low temperatures; the sensation of pain when exposed to cold.

Etymology

From Greek 'kryos' (cold) plus 'algesis' (sense of pain, from 'algos' meaning pain). Medical term combining cold with pain sensation.

Kelly Says

People with cryalgesia experience intense pain in cold weather—their nervous systems misinterpret cold signals as danger, turning a pleasant snowflake into a painful sting.

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