Burn

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.

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Famous quotes containing the word burn:

    “To burn always with this hard, gemlike flame, to maintain this ecstasy, is success in life.”
    —Walter Pater (1839–1894)

    “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)