OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 32293

eschar

/ˈɛskɑː/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
escara
A superficial structure of dead tissue, usually hardened, and commonly but not necessarily dark, adhering to underlying living or necrotic tissue, caused by gangrene or a burn.
...stable intact eschar on the heels should not be removed. Blood flow in the tissue under the eschar is poor and the wound is susceptible to infection. The eschar acts as a natura…
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