stypsis

/ˈstɪpsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A term used in medical jurisprudence to describe the formation of a scab or eschar on a wound, indicating it has entered a healing phase.

“The doctor examined the wound and noted that the stypsis was a clear indication of the patient’s recovery.”

Synonyms

  • eschar
  • scabbing

Antonyms

  • gangrene
  • ulceration