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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 62-year-old retired fighter and former Army drill sergeant was airlifted to a burn center and remained there as of Wednesday morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025

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

She is burned to the bone in some places, but doctors at a burn center in Oahu hope she will regain partial use of her arms, the post said.

From Reuters • Aug. 17, 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

The burn center last year saw 85 people admitted with heat-related surface burns for the months of June through August.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2023

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