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Eschar is dead tissue that sheds from healthy skin. It is caused by a burn or cauterization. An escharotic is a substance (such as acids, alkalies, carbon dioxide, or metallic salts) that causes the tissue to die and shed.
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Reviewer Info: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 07/18/2007 |
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