noun
- Plural of eschar; a dry scab or slough formed on the skin after a burn, caustic application, or gangrene.
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- The burn victim developed eschars on his arms as the tissue began to heal.
- The doctor examined the eschars to assess the depth of the thermal injury.
- Removing eschars is sometimes necessary to prevent infection in severe burn cases.
- The formation of eschars is a natural part of the body's response to deep tissue damage.