Injury or Poisoning
third-degree burn
Definitions related to burns third degree:
  • (third degree burn) A burn that involves the full thickness of the epidermis and dermis characterized by exposure of subcutaneous tissues.
    NICHD Pediatric Terminology
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (third-degree burn) An injury that includes all skin layers into the subcutaneous tissue due to chemical, friction, radiation or thermal exposure. The affected area appears dry and thickened; damage to nerve endings usually renders the wound painless.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (full thickness (third degree) burn) A burn to the skin that extends into deeper layers and underlying tissues.
    U.S. FDA Glossary
    U.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
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