NCIt related terms : Full thickness (Third Degree) Burn;
NCIt definition : An injury that includes all skin layers into the subcutaneous tissue due to chemical,
friction, radiation or thermal exposure. The affected area appears dry and thickened;
damage to nerve endings usually renders the wound painless.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: A burn that involves the full thickness of the epidermis and dermis characterized
by exposure of subcutaneous tissues.; FDA: A burn to the skin that extends into deeper layers and underlying tissues.;