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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

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Two children were airlifted to a burn center after a tabletop fireplace used to roast marshmallows burned them and a relative.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Ms. Allen underwent a series of surgeries and skin grafts at a burn center in Honolulu.

From New York Times Jan. 28, 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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