What is another word for burn injury?

Pronunciation: [bˈɜːn ˈɪnd͡ʒəɹi] (IPA)

A burn injury can be described by various synonyms, depending on the severity and type of burn sustained. A first-degree burn, which only affects the outermost layer of skin, can be referred to as a thermal or sunburn. A second-degree burn, which affects the epidermis and can cause blistering, can be described as a partial-thickness burn or scald. A third-degree burn, which penetrates through all layers of skin and can cause permanent scarring, can be called a full-thickness burn. Other terms used to describe burn injuries include chemical burn, electrical burn, radiation burn, and friction burn. These synonyms help medical professionals accurately diagnose and treat burn injuries.

What are the hypernyms for Burn injury?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    scald, superficial burn, thermal injury, Thermal burn, deep burn, thermal trauma.

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