Medical Dictionary
1burn
verb \ˈbərn\
burned \ˈbərnd, ˈbərnt\ or burnt \ˈbərnt\ burn·ing
Medical Definition of BURN
intransitive verb
1
: to produce or undergo discomfort or pain <iodine burns so> <ears burning from the cold>
2
: to receive sunburn <she burns easily>
transitive verb
: to injure or damage by exposure to fire, heat, or radiation <burned his hand>
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