eschar
a hard crust or scab, as from a burn.
Origin of eschar
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How to use eschar in a sentence
Large, black, dry eschars are formed, surrounded by a zone of intense congestion.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesAdherent eschars were formed on the other three bites which were less severe, from the first application.
The eschars separated in nine days leaving the wounds healed.
In two days more, the eschars were adherent, and there was no further appearance of excoriation.
On the following day there was a slight increase of redness round the eschars.
British Dictionary definitions for eschar
/ (ˈɛskɑː) /
a dry scab or slough, esp one following a burn or cauterization of the skin
Origin of eschar
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