| id | GO:0035314 Detailed information |
|---|---|
| name | scab formation |
| namespace | biological_process |
| def | "Formation of hardened covering (a scab) at a wound site. The scab has multiple functions including limiting blood loss, providing structural stability to the wound and guarding against infection." [GOC:bf, PMID:15269788] |
| is_a | GO:0032501 ! multicellular organismal process |
| relationship | part_of GO:0042060 ! wound healing |