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second-degree burn

/ˈsɛkənd dɪˈɡriː bɜːrn/

Traducción: Tipo de lesión por quemadura que afecta tanto a la capa externa de la piel (epidermis) como a la capa subyacente (dermis), causando generalmente ampollas, dolor intenso, enrojecimiento e hinchazón.

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/ˈsɛkənd dɪˈɡriː bɜːrn/B2formalmedical
  • esTipo de lesión por quemadura que afecta tanto a la capa externa de la piel (epidermis) como a la capa subyacente (dermis), causando generalmente ampollas, dolor intenso, enrojecimiento e hinchazón.

A type of burn injury that affects both the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and the underlying layer (dermis), typically causing blistering, severe pain, redness, and swelling.

  1. Skin injury classificationB2formal

    A type of burn that damages both the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and the layer beneath it (dermis), causing blisters, pain, and redness.

    esquemadura de segundo grado

    • He suffered a second-degree burn on his arm from touching the hot pan.
    • The doctor treated the second-degree burn by cleaning it and applying a sterile dressing.
    • Second-degree burns often take several weeks to heal properly.