petechia
noun
pe·te·chia
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plural petechiae\ pə-ˈtē-kē-ˌī
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Definition of petechia
: a minute reddish or purplish spot containing blood that appears in skin or mucous membrane as a result of localized hemorrhage
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Other Words from petechia
petechial
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of petechia in a Sentence
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Bruising is a common sign of ITP, as are symptoms like petechiae (small dots of blood that look like a skin rash), sudden bloody noses, gums that bleed out of nowhere, and more, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). — Patia Braithwaite, SELF, "What Even Causes ITP?," 21 June 2019 Although petechiae can be a sign of leukemia, it can also be caused by things like a bad cough or sunburn, according to the Mayo Clinic. — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, "A mother Googled her toddler’s symptoms — and believes it may have saved the child’s life," 24 Feb. 2018 Those dots, little bits of blood trapped beneath the skin, known as petechiae, suggested that there was something wrong with her platelets, the components of blood that initiate clotting. — Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, "Why Did This Woman Collapse With a Rash After Her Eggs Were Harvested?," 16 Mar. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'petechia.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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petechia
noun
pe·te·chia
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plural petechiae\ -kē-ˌī
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Medical Definition of petechia
: a minute reddish or purplish spot containing blood that appears in skin or mucous membrane as a result of localized hemorrhage