Definitions for third-degree burn
third-degree burn

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1. third-degree burnnoun

   burn characterized by destruction of both epidermis and dermis

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1. third-degree burnnoun

   A severe burn that destroys skin and underlying tissue and exposes nerve endings.

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1. third-degree burn

   A burn is an injury to skin, or other tissues, caused by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, friction, or ultraviolet radiation (like sunburn). Most burns are due to heat from hot liquids (called scalding), solids, or fire. Burns occur mainly in the home or the workplace. In the home, risks are associated with domestic kitchens, including stoves, flames, and hot liquids. In the workplace, risks are associated with fire and chemical and electric burns. Alcoholism and smoking are other risk factors. Burns can also occur as a result of self-harm or violence between people (assault).Burns that affect only the superficial skin layers are known as superficial or first-degree burns. They appear red without blisters and pain typically lasts around three days. When the injury extends into some of the underlying skin layer, it is a partial-thickness or second-degree burn. Blisters are frequently present and they are often very painful. Healing can require up to eight weeks and scarring may occur. In a full-thickness or third-degree burn, the injury extends to all layers of the skin. Often there is no pain and the burnt area is stiff. Healing typically does not occur on its own. A fourth-degree burn additionally involves injury to deeper tissues, such as muscle, tendons, or bone. The burn is often black and frequently leads to loss of the burned part.Burns are generally preventable. Treatment depends on the severity of the burn. Superficial burns may be managed with little more than simple pain medication, while major burns may require prolonged treatment in specialized burn centers. Cooling with tap water may help pain and decrease damage; however, prolonged cooling may result in low body temperature. Partial-thickness burns may require cleaning with soap and water, followed by dressings. It is not clear how to manage blisters, but it is probably reasonable to leave them intact if small and drain them if large. Full-thickness burns usually require surgical treatments, such as skin grafting. Extensive burns often require large amounts of intravenous fluid, due to capillary fluid leakage and tissue swelling. The most common complications of burns involve infection. Tetanus toxoid should be given if not up to date.In 2015, fire and heat resulted in 67 million injuries. This resulted in about 2.9 million hospitalizations and 176,000 deaths. Among women in much of the world, burns are most commonly related to the use of open cooking fires or unsafe cook stoves. Among men, they are more likely a result of unsafe workplace conditions. Most deaths due to burns occur in the developing world, particularly in Southeast Asia. While large burns can be fatal, treatments developed since 1960 have improved outcomes, especially in children and young adults. In the United States, approximately 96% of those admitted to a burn center survive their injuries. The long-term outcome is related to the size of burn and the age of the person affected.

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1. third-degree burn

   A third-degree burn, also known as a full-thickness burn, is the most severe type of burn that involves damage to the entire thickness of the skin, including the epidermis, dermis, and sometimes underlying tissues such as muscles, bones, and nerves. This type of burn often causes the skin to appear leathery or charred, and it may result in numbness due to nerve damage. Immediate medical attention is required for third-degree burns because they pose a high risk of infection, dehydration, and long-term tissue damage.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of third-degree burn in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of third-degree burn in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of third-degree burn in a Sentence

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   At those high temperatures, within two to three seconds [ a ] child can sustain what we call a full thickness third-degree burn down to the bone.

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