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second-degree definition

second-degree (sek′ənd di grē′)

adjective

designating either the second highest level or the second lowest level of damage, rank, etc.

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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