Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (Custom)
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (Custom)
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A burn is cell death or damage, which occurs due to heat, electric current, ultraviolet radiations or chemicals. These agents mainly denature proteins present in the cell and lead to cell death. According to severity burns are classified as first, second, third, and fourth degree.

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