Burnt
Burnt
Burnt (pronounced: /bɜːrnt/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe a type of injury to skin or other tissues caused by heat, radiation, radioactivity, electricity, friction or contact with chemicals.
Etymology
The term "burnt" is derived from the Old English beornan meaning "to burn". It has been used in the English language since the 12th century.
Types of Burns
There are several types of burns, including:
- First-degree burns: These are superficial burns that only affect the skin's outer layer.
- Second-degree burns: These burns extend to the second layer of the skin, causing blisters and possible scarring.
- Third-degree burns: These are the most severe type of burns, damaging all layers of the skin and underlying tissues.
Related Terms
- Scald: A type of burn injury caused by hot liquids or steam.
- Thermal burn: A burn caused by heat sources such as fire, hot objects, hot liquids, and steam.
- Chemical burn: A burn caused by contact with a harmful chemical.
- Electrical burn: A burn caused by electric current.
- Radiation burn: A burn caused by exposure to radiation.
Treatment
Treatment for burns depends on the severity and type of burn. It may include:
- Cooling the burn: This can help to reduce pain and prevent further damage.
- Pain relief: This can be achieved with over-the-counter pain relievers or prescription medication.
- Dressing the burn: This involves covering the burn with a sterile bandage or dressing.
- Surgery: In severe cases, skin grafts or other surgical procedures may be necessary.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Burnt
- Wikipedia's article - Burnt
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