first-degree burn

noun

, Pathology.

1. burn138

first-degree burn

noun

1. pathol See burn 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of first-degree burn¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

One officer suffered what was described as a minor first-degree burn to the right hand.

From Seattle Times

One officer suffered what was described as a minor first-degree burn to the right hand.

From Washington Times

And if the extremity turns bright red, it's too tight, and the blood can't return back to the heart. • Sunburn: Remember, this is a first-degree burn.

From Seattle Times