Eschar

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Eschar

Eschar (/ˈɛskɑːr/, from the Greek eschara meaning "scab") is a term used in medicine to describe a piece of dead tissue that is cast off from the surface of the skin, particularly after a burn injury, but also seen in other conditions such as gangrene, pressure sores, and venous ulcers.

Pronunciation

The term is pronounced as /ˈɛskɑːr/.

Etymology

The term "eschar" is derived from the Greek word "eschara," which means "scab" or "hearth."

Related Terms

  • Necrosis: This is a form of cell injury which results in the premature death of cells in living tissue.
  • Gangrene: This is a type of tissue death caused by a lack of blood supply.
  • Pressure sores: These are injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin.
  • Venous ulcers: These are wounds that are thought to occur due to improper functioning of venous valves, usually of the legs.
  • Burn: This is a type of injury to skin, or other tissues, caused by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, friction, or radiation.

See Also

  • Debridement: This is the medical removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue.
  • Wound healing: This is an intricate process in which the skin (or another organ-tissue) repairs itself after injury.

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