A 28-year-old man is admitted with 40% TBSA thermal burn sustained 6 hours ago. On examination, the burned areas show a leathery, dark brown appearance with no blanching and absence of pain sensation. Adjacent areas show blistering with severe pain on touch. Which feature best distinguishes full-thickness (3rd degree) burn from partial-thickness (2nd degree) burn in this patient?

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