second-degree burn

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Noun second-degree burn has 1 sense

second-degree burn - burn causing blisters on the skin and superficial destruction of the dermis
--₁ is a kind of burn

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Second-Degree Burn

Description

A second-degree burn is a type of burn injury that affects both the epidermis (outer layer of the skin) and the dermis (deeper layer of the skin). It is characterized by redness, blistering, and severe pain. Second-degree burns are considered partial-thickness burns and can be caused by contact with hot objects, scalding liquids, or flames.

Examples

As a noun:

She suffered a second-degree burn on her hand after accidentally touching the hot stove.
The firefighter was treated for second-degree burns after battling the intense heat of the inferno.

As an adjective:

He had a second-degree burn injury, which required immediate medical attention.
The second-degree burn wounds were carefully dressed to prevent infection.

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