Akademik

third-degree burn

noun

burn characterized by destruction of both epidermis and dermis

• Hypernyms: ↑burn

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noun

: a burn characterized by destruction of the skin through the depth of the derma and possibly into underlying tissues, loss of fluid, and sometimes shock if the burned area is extensive

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Pathol.

See under burn¹ (def. 47).

[1940-45]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.