Burn

A burn is a type of injury to flesh caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, light, radiation or friction. Most burns affect only the skin (epidermal tissue). Rarely, deeper tissues, such as muscle, bone, and blood vessels can also be injured. Burns may be treated with first aid, in an out-of-hospital setting, or may require more specialized treatment such as those available at specialized burn centers.

Famous quotes containing the word burn:

“The poor have their fortunes told; the rich burn incense to the Buddha.”
—Chinese proverb.

“Taking into consideration all your loveliness
why can’t you burn your bootsoles and your
draft card? How can you sit there saying yes
to war?”
—Anne Sexton (1928–1974)

“Lucky Man,
be sure of this.
Your crimes
don’t burn me
as much as these clever words
empty of all good feeling.”
—Hla Stavhana (c. 50 A.D.)