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first–degree burn
noun
Definition of FIRST-DEGREE BURN
: a mild burn characterized by heat, pain, and reddening of the burned surface but not exhibiting blistering or charring of tissues
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First Known Use of FIRST-DEGREE BURN
circa 1929
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first–degree burn
noun
Medical Definition of FIRST–DEGREE BURN
: a mild burn characterized by heat, pain, and reddening of the burned surface but not exhibiting blistering or charring of tissues
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