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first-degree burn

American  

noun

Pathology.

  1. burn138

first-degree burn British  

noun

  1. pathol See burn 1

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Etymology

Origin of first-degree burn

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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Mild sunburn fits into the category of a first-degree burn.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

A first-degree burn is a superficial burn that affects only the epidermis.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Since then, smarting from some first-degree burn of the soul, he has spent his time advocating negritude and nihilism.

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