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freezing
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freezing,
a sudden inability to initiate or continue repetitive motor activity of patients with Parkinson's disease. The patient may be unable to take the first step in walking or, if walking, may find a real or imagined obstacle that causes the feet to remain in one spot.

freezing
reducing the temperature of materials to the freezing point of water so that they are frozen solid. Used in the preservation of food, the preparation of material for histopathological examination and in cryosurgery.

freezing point
the temperature at which a liquid begins to freeze; for water, the freezing point is 32°F (0°C).
quick freezing
greatly improves the quality of meat because of reduced ice crystal formation.
skin freezing

Patient discussion about freezing.

Q. why my hands are getting purple and freezing?

A. You didn't mention what part of the country you live in. If you have Winters like we do in Canada and are having a problem with your hands, it is likely due to poor circulation as others have said. If you are a smoker this is a big factor in your blood circulation and can be quite serious. A cousin of mine took a part time winter job delivering mail, door to door. He had such pain in his hands and feet, and them turning blue, that he saw a doctor who told him to quit smoking or else. As a youngster, I would help him deliver the mail so he could get done faster, and even his nose would start to turn blue. I would suggest you see a doctor ASAP.

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It is an effective heat transfer fluid especially designed to function in a wide range of temperatures from extreme heat of up to 280[degrees]F (140[degrees]C) and down to sub-freezing cold of -60[degrees]F (-50[degrees]C).
The men braved sub-freezing temperatures and 100mph winds as they awaited rescue.
Uniprene TPVs are said to be more robber-like than other widely available thermoplastic elastomers, providing greater elasticity even under sub-freezing conditions, and higher strength after prolonged use at elevated temperatures, according to the manufacturer.
 
 
 
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