eschar

American

[es-kahr, -ker] / ˈɛs kɑr, -kər /

noun

Pathology.

a hard crust or scab, as from a burn.

eschar British

/ ˈɛskɑː /

noun

a dry scab or slough, esp one following a burn or cauterization of the skin

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Etymology

Origin of eschar

1375–1425; late Middle English escare < Late Latin eschara < Greek eschára hearth, brazier, coals and therefore indication of burning; cf. scar ¹

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