noun
large burn; large scald
Refers to a burn or scald that covers a large area or is severe. Used in medical and everyday contexts.
大火傷を負って病院に運ばれた。
He was taken to the hospital with large burns.
熱湯で大火傷をした。
I got a large scald from boiling water.
やけど is a general term for burn or scald, while 大火傷 specifically emphasizes a large or severe burn.
Compound of 大 (おお, 'large') and 火傷 (やけど, 'burn').