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Burns
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12th Grade
09/30/2012
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Term
Partial thickness burn
 Definition
Part of the stratum basale remains viable and regeneration of the epidermis occurs from within the burn area as well as from the edges. Includes first and second degree burns.
Term
First degree burn
 Definition
Involves only the epidermis. Red and painful.
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Second degree burn
 Definition
Damages the epidermis and dermis. Redness, pain, edema, and blisters.
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Full thickness burn
 Definition
The epidermis and dermis are destroyed. Recovery occurs from the edges of he burn. Also called third degree burn.
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