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eschar

The correct spelling is eschar.

How to pronounce eschar

/ˈɛskɑː/
noun

IPA: /ˈɛskɑː/

Say it like: Esc-har

The correct spelling is eschar. 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

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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

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