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burn center

American  
[burn sen-ter] / ˈbɜrn ˌsɛn tər /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of burn center

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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The hospital said it was a record number of frostbite patients since the burn center opened 11 years ago.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2024

Allen is now at a burn center in Oahu, according to the fundraiser post.

From Reuters • Aug. 16, 2023

The Honolulu Emergency Services Department transported one woman in her 60s from Maui to the burn center, said department spokesperson Shayne Enright.

From Washington Times • Aug. 9, 2023

She said one woman in her 60s was transported to a Honolulu hospital burn center in critical condition.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2023

One woman suffered severe burns and was taken by helicopter to a burn center, Cordova said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2023