Word Explorer

Eschar

/ˈɛskɑː/

A superficial structure of dead tissue, usually hardened, commonly, but not necessarily dark, adhering to underlying living or necrotic tissue, caused by gangrene or a burn

📖 Definitions of "Eschar"

noun
  1. 1

    A superficial structure of dead tissue, usually hardened, commonly, but not necessarily dark, adhering to underlying living or necrotic tissue, caused by gangrene or a burn

  2. 2

    (loose or obsolete) Any hard, dark, commonly flattened or sunken lesion or crust, especially on a burn, abscess, infection, wound; commonly a coagulation of blood or exudations, not necessarily involving dead or necrotic tissue.

  3. 3

    (figurative or literary) The emotional imprint of a trauma such as grief, loss, or degradation

Translate “Eschar” into Another Language

Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.