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Eschar vs Necrosis - What's the difference?

eschar | necrosis |

As nouns the difference between eschar and necrosis

is that eschar is a dry, dark scab or scar, especially as a result of burning while necrosis is (pathology) the localized death of cells or tissues through injury, disease, or the interruption of blood supply.

eschar

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A dry, dark scab or scar, especially as a result of burning.
  • * 1965 , John Fowles, The Magus
  • In another minute there was no letter; but, as with every other relationship in my life, an eschar of ashes. The word is rare, but exact.

    Anagrams

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    necrosis

    Noun

    (necroses)
  • (pathology) The localized death of cells or tissues through injury, disease, or the interruption of blood supply.
  • Derived terms

    * necrotic