Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eschar
Noun
/ˈɛs.kɑːr/
Definition
Eschar refers to a dry, dark, thick crust that forms on the skin after a burn, cut, or other injury.
Examples
- The patient had a large eschar on her leg after the burn healed.
- Doctors monitored the eschar closely to prevent infection.
Meaning
It is a type of dead tissue that usually develops in response to injury, particularly when there is necrosis involved.
Synonyms
- scab
- crust
- necrotic tissue
