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The following 3 entries include the term degree burn.
first-degree burn
noun: a mild burn characterized by heat, pain, and reddening of the burned surface but not exhibiting blistering or charring of tissues
second-degree burn
noun: a burn marked by pain, blistering, and superficial destruction of dermis with edema and hyperemia of the tissues beneath the burn
third-degree burn
noun: 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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