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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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A young man piloting a small plane that crashed east of the Santa Paula Airport was being airlifted to a burn center in Los Angeles, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2024

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 Emmy-winning film and television actor was removed from life support Sunday at a burn center.

From Seattle Times Aug. 17, 2022

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