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.
Origin of PUNTO. Italian, from Latin punctum â more at point. This word doesn't usually appear in our free dictionary, but the definition from our premium Unabridged Dictionary is offered here on a limited basis. Note that some information is displayed differently in the Unabridged.talian, from Latin punctum point. This word doesn't usually appear in our free dictionary, but the definition from our premium Unabridged Dictionary is offered here on a limited basis. Note that some information is displayed differently in the Unabridged.