petechia

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/pɪˈtiːkɪə/ English

Definitions

noun

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

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Synonyms

petechiation purpura telangiectasia ecchymosis petechial fever bleed plague spot telangiectesia lesion microbleed hemorrhaging pimple bovine petechial fever telangiectasy pustule hematochezia

Associated

lesions skin species

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