sunburn

sunburn definition - medical

sun·burn (sŭnˈbûrnˌ)

noun
Inflammation and erythema of the skin, often with blistering, caused by overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of direct sunlight.

Related Forms:

  • sunˈburnˌ verb

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