second-degree burn

[ sek-uhnd-di-gree ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. burn138

second-degree burn

noun

1. pathol See burn 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of second-degree burn¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Martin said he was surrounded by enemies who attacked him, throwing hot water on him and giving him a second-degree burn on his hip.

From Los Angeles Times

What will happen is a second-degree burn and another skin-check with my dermatologist.

From Washington Post

At 15, I took a job at the movie theater, but instead of a ring, I got a second-degree burn from the heater that keeps nacho cheese just beneath a boil.

From New York Times

My skin melts in a second-degree burn when I push open with a bare hand the flaming-hot glass door to the family room wood stove to stoke the fire.

From Time

Dr. Hariri tested his skin-substitute product on himself before commercialization when he suffered a second-degree burn, as well as blisters from workouts.

From Wall Street Journal