Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
escharotic
Adjective
/ˌɛs.kəˈrɒt.ɪk/
Definition
A substance that destroys tissue or causes it to eschar, especially in the context of medical treatment.
Examples
- The doctor applied an escharotic treatment to the lesion to facilitate healing.
- Escharotic therapies can sometimes lead to significant pain during the healing process.
Meaning
Relating to agents that induce necrosis of tissue, often used in the treatment of warts or other skin lesions.
Synonyms
- Necrotic
- Destructive
- Caustic
