Petechial
/pəˈtiː.ki.əl/adjective
Small red or purple spots on the skin caused by bleeding underneath.
The patient displayed petechial rashes on their arms and legs.
Usage tips
Formal
petechial hemorrhages,petechial rash,petechial spots
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Terms
In medical contexts, 'petechial' denotes specific symptoms related to bleeding.
Doctors often record findings of petechial spots during examinations.
Pro Tip 2/3Precise Observation
During diagnosis, clear observation of petechial spots is critical for understanding a patient's condition.
Nurses are trained to identify petechial formations.
Pro Tip 3/3Communicating with Patients
When explaining symptoms to patients, use simple language to describe petechial efforts in terms they can understand.
Doctors might explain petechiae as minor bleedings under the skin.
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purpuraecchymosishemorrhagiccontusionrash
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