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escharotic

/ˌɛskəˈrɒtɪk/

/ˌɛskəˈrɑːtɪk/

escharoticnoun

escharotics

/ˌɛskəˈrɒtɪk/

/ˌɛskəˈrɑːtɪk/

Definitions

A caustic or corrosive substance that destroys tissue and promotes the formation of an eschar; used medically to remove unwanted or diseased tissue.

The dermatologist prescribed an escharotic to treat the stubborn wart.

Synonyms

escharoticadjective

more escharotic

Comp.

most escharotic

Super.

/ˌɛskəˈrɒtɪk/

/ˌɛskəˈrɑːtɪk/

Translations

каустический

The escharotic substance was used to remove the wart.

Каустическое вещество использовалось для удаления бородавки.

Definitions

Having the property of causing tissue to slough off or form an eschar, typically used in reference to a substance that causes a scab or dead tissue to form.

The escharotic nature of the ointment helped in removing the dead skin from the wound.

Synonyms