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burns
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tissue injuries caused by contact with thermal, chemical, electrical, or radioactive agents
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1st degree
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(superficial) least serious type of burn, injure only epidermis causing erythema and sensitivity to touch
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2nd degree
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epidermis and part of the dermis is burned, blisters form
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3rd degree
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epidermis and dermis are destroyed and some of underlying tissue, bones, muscles, and tendons may be damaged, charred skin
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