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third-degree burn

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun third-degree burn has 1 sense
  1. third-degree burn - burn characterized by destruction of both epidermis and dermis
    --1 is a kind of
    burn

Definitions from the Web

Third-Degree Burn

Description:

A third-degree burn is the most severe type of burn injury, affecting all layers of the skin and often underlying tissues such as muscles and bones. It is a serious medical condition that requires immediate medical attention and long-term treatment.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A severe burn injury that damages the entire thickness of the skin and underlying tissues.

Example Sentence: The victim suffered third-degree burns all over her body after the fire accident.

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Sense 2:

Verb: To inflict a severe burn injury, damaging all layers of the skin and underlying tissues.

Example Sentence: The boiling water accidentally third-degree burned my hand, causing excruciating pain.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Describing the severity or extent of a burn injury affecting all layers of the skin and underlying tissues.

Example Sentence: The doctor diagnosed him with third-degree burns on his face, arms, and legs, which would require extensive medical interventions.

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