noun
- a small red or purple spot on the skin caused by bleeding from tiny blood vessels
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor noticed several petechiae on the patient’s arms.
- Petechiae can be a sign of a bleeding disorder.
- The rash consisted of numerous small petechiae.
- Blood tests were ordered after petechiae appeared on her legs.
- Petechiae are typically flat and do not blanch when pressed.
- The child developed petechiae after a severe coughing fit.