eschar

[ es-kahr, -ker ]

nounPathology.
  1. a hard crust or scab, as from a burn.

Origin of eschar

1
1375–1425; late Middle English escare<Late Latin eschara<Greek eschára hearth, brazier, coals and therefore indication of burning; cf. scar1

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eschar

/ (ˈɛskɑː) /


noun
  1. a dry scab or slough, esp one following a burn or cauterization of the skin

Origin of eschar

1
C16: from Late Latin eschara scab, from Greek eskhara hearth, pan of hot coals (which could inflict burns); see scar 1

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