petechiae

noun

Meaning

A small spot, especially on an organ, caused by bleeding underneath the skin.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

perifollicular(English)ecchymoses(English)dendroica petechia(English)hemorrhages(English)hematomas(English)haemorrhage(English)haemorrhagic(English)ecchymosis(English)purpura(English)platelet(English)bruising(English)bleeding(English)

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Sources

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