eschar

/ˈɛskɑr/

Definitions

1. noun

a crust or scab that forms over a wound, especially one caused by a burn or scald

“The nurse cleaned the eschar from the patient’s burn wound.”

2. verb

to form an eschar over (a wound)

“The burn will eschar within the next few days.”

Synonyms

  • crust
  • scab

Antonyms

  • heal
  • regenerate