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Mr. Tom Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Tertiary burns
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I am aware that the word tertiary means "third in order, rank or importance" -- but when we say "tertiary burns" -- [she received tertiary burns in the accident] -- does it mean that she received the "first degree burns" or the "third degree burns"?
In other words, "of the highest degree" or "of the lowest".
Thanks for your time,
Tom
I am aware that the word tertiary means "third in order, rank or importance" -- but when we say "tertiary burns" -- [she received tertiary burns in the accident] -- does it mean that she received the "first degree burns" or the "third degree burns"?
In other words, "of the highest degree" or "of the lowest".
Thanks for your time,
Tom
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Mr. Tom does it mean that she received the "first degree burns" or the "third degree burns"? " Th ird degree burns ".
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- Tom does it mean that she received the "first degree burns" or the "third degree burns"?
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Mr. Tomdoes it mean that she received the "first degree burns" or the "third degree burns"?"Third degree burns".
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Hi Mr. Tom;
I have never seen the term "tertiary burns" with regard to burns to the skin by fire or chemicals.
The only connection relates to a hospital facility that is specialized for treating patients with severe burns.
See the definitions here:
I have never seen the term "tertiary burns" with regard to burns to the skin by fire or chemicals.
The only connection relates to a hospital facility that is specialized for treating patients with severe burns.
See the definitions here:
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