petechia

IPA: pɛtˈɛkiʌ

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

Examples of "petechia" in Sentences

The doctor diagnosed the patient with petechia, small red spots on the skin caused by bleeding under the surface
The presence of petechia can indicate a serious underlying medical condition, such as a blood disorder or infection
My grandmother's frail skin easily developed petechia whenever she bumped into something
The nurse carefully monitored the patient for any signs of petechia following a surgical procedure
Petechia are often confused with bruises, but they are actually caused by capillaries breaking and leaking blood into the skin