scald (redirected from skald)

scald (skawld) to burn with hot liquid or steam; a burn so produced.

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scald (skôld)

v.

To burn with a hot liquid or steam.

n.

A body injury caused by scalding.

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scald

[skôld]

Etymology: L, calidus, hot

a burn caused by exposure of the skin to a hot liquid or vapor.

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scald [skawld]

a burn caused by a hot liquid or a hot, moist vapor; to burn in such fashion.

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scald

1. a burn caused by a hot liquid or a hot, moist vapor; to burn in such fashion.

2. see benign footrot.

3. alopecia, pityriasis and hair loss over the rump of the horse without dermatitis; occurs in warm wet weather when the skin is wet continuously for long periods.

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milk scald

see milk scald.

sheep scald

see interdigital dermatitis.