third-degree burn

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Definition of third-degree burn

: a severe burn characterized by destruction of the skin through its deeper layers and possibly into underlying tissues, loss of fluid, and sometimes shock

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She was hospitalized with third-degree burns to 65 percent of her body. — David Jeans, New York Times, "The Polaris RZR, an Off-Road Thrill That Can Go Up in Flames," 6 Sep. 2019 Katy firefighters arrived to the scene of a fire at the facility to find Johnson still alive, but suffering from second and third-degree burns, said Fire Chief Russell Wilson. — Michelle Iracheta, Houston Chronicle, "Elderly woman dies in fire at Katy assisted living facility," 9 Aug. 2019 Like his father, his mother suffered third-degree burns on about 30% of her body, but she has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home in Chico, Jessee Ernest said. — Washington Post, "Man dies in hospital; 2018 wildfire death toll rises to 86," 8 Aug. 2019 Howard Moore suffered third-degree burns but was eventually released and was back home in Madison on June 8. — Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "UW assistant Howard Moore is moving to long-term care facility, won't coach in 2019-20," 29 July 2019 One person was hospitalized with a traumatic brain injury and another with third-degree burns from crowd-control chemicals. — oregonlive.com, "Portland mayor, police come under fire after right-wing writer attacked at protest," 30 June 2019 Mullen was paralyzed on his left side, suffered third-degree burns, had a nine-inch crack in his skill, and needed to relearn how to walk. — Matthew Van Meter, The New Republic, "The Judge and the Three-Strikes Convict," 17 June 2019 At 156 degrees Fahrenheit, water can reportedly cause a third-degree burn in just one second. — Mckenzie Schwark, Teen Vogue, "Hot Water Challenge Results in Second Degree Burns For One Teen," 30 July 2018 When officers arrived at the scene, the 14-year-old had third-degree burns to his torso and one of his arms, according to WTKR. — Khushbu Shah, Teen Vogue, "A Teen Allegedly Lit Another Teen on Fire During a Dispute Over Lighting a Grill," 21 Aug. 2018

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third-degree burn

noun

third-de·gree burn | \ ˈthərd-di-ˌgrē-ˈ

Medical Definition of third-degree burn

: a severe burn characterized by destruction of the skin through the depth of the dermis and possibly into underlying tissues, loss of fluid, and sometimes shock