purpura
noun
pur·pu·ra
| \ ˈpər-pyə-rə
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Definition of purpura
: any of several hemorrhagic states characterized by patches of purplish discoloration resulting from extravasation of blood into the skin and mucous membranes
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Other Words from purpura
purpuric
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of purpura in a Sentence
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Evidence of a bleeding condition like idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) could also appear on a blood test, since it’s marked by a low platelet count. — Claire Gillespie, SELF, "This Is When to See Your Doctor About Heavy Periods," 29 Mar. 2018 Having a clotting disorder Some bleeding disorders, like hemophilia and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), cause your blood to not clot enough. — Korin Miller, SELF, "11 Things That Can Raise Your Risk of Blood Clots," 27 Jan. 2018 In some cases, bruising easily can also be a sign of an underlying health condition like anemia or idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a disorder that can cause people to easily or excessively bruise or bleed. — Korin Miller, SELF, "Here Are the Only Ways to Actually Get Rid of a Bruise Faster," 16 Dec. 2017 The hematologist was particularly concerned about thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, or T.T.P., a disease in which the clotting system goes wild and starts making abnormal clots in small blood vessels throughout the body. — Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, "Why Did This Woman Collapse With a Rash After Her Eggs Were Harvested?," 16 Mar. 2017 After being shuffled around to multiple hospitals, a doctor at a children's hospital in New Hyde Park diagnosed her with an autoimmune disease called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (or TTP). — Mallory Schlossberg, Redbook, "This Mom Couldn't Carry a Baby — So Her Friend Did It for Her," 31 Mar. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'purpura.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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purpura
noun
pur·pu·ra
| \ ˈpər-p(y)ə-rə
\
\
Medical Definition of purpura
: any of several hemorrhagic states characterized by patches of purplish discoloration resulting from extravasation of blood into the skin and mucous membranes — see thrombocytopenic purpura