Definition of Burn, third degreeBurn, third degree: A burn in which the damage has progressed to the point of skin death. The skin is white and without sensation. In extreme cases damage may extend beyond the skin and into underlying tissue. In these cases the skin may be blackened or burned away. Unless skin grafts are feasible, loss of the affected limb, permanent disfigurement, and even death are likely in such severe cases. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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