Diagnosis of Burns. 1  Definition: A burn is the partial or complete destruction of skin caused by some form of energy, usually thermal energy. 2  Burn severity is dictated by: 3  Percent total body surface area (TBSA) involvement. 4  In adults: Rule of Nines is used as a rough indicator of % TBSA.
n, pl -tos. 1. (Fencing) fencing a hit or sword thrust. 2. obsolete a tiny detail. 3. obsolete a point of time. 4. (Medicine) obsolete a tingling sensation. 5. (Ceramics) ceramics a rod used in glass-making.
poncho. A Latin American style of shawl, traditionally woven from wool, but now can be made from any material. It's basically a piece of cloth wrapped around the shoulders and hanging down to your waist, and it has a hole for the head in the middle. It was extremely popular in the 1970s. Supposedly, trendy grade school kids are wearing them now, but I'm in college and I wouldn't know about that. I just bought a black fishnet poncho with sequins, which will form an integral part of my new 1970s punk/porn style.