| burnisher | An instrument for smoothing and polishing the surface or edge of a dental restoration. Origin: O. F. Burnir, to polish (05 Mar 2000) |
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| burnout | <radiobiology> Rapid reduction in the neutral particle density in a plasma discharge, occurs when the ionisation rate (which converts neutrals to ions and electrons) exceeds the rate of recombination (which converts ions to neutrals) and the rate of influx of neutral particles. (09 Oct 1997) |
| burnout, professional | An excessive stress reaction to one's occupational or professional environment. It is manifested by feelings of emotional and physical exhaustion coupled with a sense of frustration and failure. (12 Dec 1998) |
| burns | The treatment of burns depends on the depth, area and location of the burn. Burn depth is generally categorised as first, second or third degree. A first degree burn is superficial and has similar characteristics to a typical sun burn. The skin is red in colour and sensation is intact. In fact, it is usually somewhat painful. Second degree burns look similar to the first degree burns; however, the damage is now severe enough to cause blistering of the skin and the pain is usually somewhat more intense. In third degree burns the damage has progressed to the point of skin death. The skin is white and without sensation. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Burns' falciform process | The upper part of the falciform margin of the opening in the fascia lata through which the greater saphenous vein passes. Synonym: cornu superius marginalis falciformis, Burns' falciform process, Burns' ligament, Hey's ligament. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Burns' ligament | The upper part of the falciform margin of the opening in the fascia lata through which the greater saphenous vein passes. Synonym: cornu superius marginalis falciformis, Burns' falciform process, Burns' ligament, Hey's ligament. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Burns' space | A narrow interval between the deep and superficial layers of the cervical fascia above the manubrium of the sternum through which pass the anterior jugular veins. Synonym: Burns' space. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Burns, Allan | <person> Scottish anatomist, 1781-1813. See: Burns' ligament, Burns' falciform process, Burns' space. (05 Mar 2000) |
| burns, electric | Burns produced by contact with electric current or from a sudden discharge of electricity. (12 Dec 1998) |
| burns, first degree | A first degree burn is superficial and has similar characteristics to a typical sun burn. The skin is red in colour and sensation is intact. In fact, it is usually somewhat painful. (12 Dec 1998) |
| burns, inhalation | Burns of the respiratory tract caused by heat or inhaled chemicals. (12 Dec 1998) |
| burns, second degree | Second degree burns look similar to the first degree burns in that it is red and sensation is intact; however, the damage is severe enough to cause blistering of the skin and the pain is usually somewhat more intense. (12 Dec 1998) |
| burns, third degree | In third degree burns the damage has progressed to the point of skin death. The skin is white and without sensation. (12 Dec 1998) |
| burnstickle | <zoology> A stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus). Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| burnt | Consumed with, or as with, fire; scorched or dried, as with fire or heat; baked or hardened in the fire or the sun. Burnt ear, a black, powdery fungus which destroys grain. See Smut. Burnt offering, something offered and burnt on an altar, as an atonement for sin; a sacrifice. The offerings of the Jews were a clean animal, as an ox, a calf, a goat, or a sheep; or some vegetable substance, as bread, or ears of wheat or barley. Synonym: burnt sacrifice. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| full-thickness burn | A burn involving destruction of the entire skin; deep third-degree burns extend into subcutaneous fat, muscle, or bone and often cause much scarring. Synonym: full-thickness burn. (05 Mar 2000) |
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