eschar
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es·char

noun \ˈes-ˌkär\

Definition of ESCHAR

: a scab formed especially after a burn

Origin of ESCHAR

Middle English escare — more at scar
First Known Use: 1543

es·char

noun \ˈes-ˌkär\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of ESCHAR

: a scab formed especially after a burn

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