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petechia

/pɪˈtiː.ki.ə/

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noun

/pɪˈtiː.ki.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМаленькое красное или фиолетовое пятно на коже, вызванное незначительным кровотечением из повреждённых кровеносных сосудов, часто связанное с определёнными медицинскими состояниями.

A small red or purple spot on the skin caused by minor bleeding from broken blood vessels, often associated with certain medical conditions.

  1. Small skin spot from bleedingC2formalmedical

    A tiny, round, red or purple spot on the skin caused by a minor hemorrhage from broken capillaries.

    ruПетехия

    • The doctor noted several petechiae on the patient's arms.
    • Petechiae can be a symptom of certain infections like typhoid fever.
    • The rash consisted of small petechiae that did not blanch when pressed.
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