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THIRD DEGREE BURN [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Skin
DEF

[A burn which] involves all of the layers of the skin and can extend beyond the subcutaneous layer into the muscle, bone, or organs below.

Key term(s)
  • third degree burn
  • burn of the third degree

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil cutané
DEF

[Brûlure caractérisée par la] destruction totale de l'épiderme et du derme.

OBS

La cicatrisation spontanée est impossible. Une greffe est indispensable.

Key term(s)
  • brûlure au troisième degré

Spanish

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