burn center

[ burn sen-ter ]

noun

1. a specialized medical facility that provides comprehensive care for patients with burn injuries.

Word History and Origins

Origin of burn center¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Long called Brotman Medical Center, it is best known for its burn center, which treated Michael Jackson in 1984 after his hair and jacket caught fire during the filming of a Pepsi commercial.

From ProPublica

Three days later, she was airlifted to Augusta and rushed to the emergency room at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center.

From The Daily Beast

By last Friday, Copeland was airlifted to Augusta and rushed to the emergency room at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center.

From The Daily Beast

The Grossman Burn Foundation has also offered to assist Nadia, through its Afghan Reconstructive Surgery and Burn Center Project.

From The Daily Beast