petechial
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of petechial
From the New Latin word petechiālis, dating back to 1700–10. See petechia, -al 1
Example Sentences
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"Despite the increasing reports of skin rashes in patients with COVID-19, establishing an etiological diagnosis is challenging. However, the presence of enanthem is a strong clue that suggests a viral etiology rather than a drug reaction, especially when a petechial pattern is observed."
From Fox News
Lots of external petechial haemorrhages - tiny red spots caused by ruptured veins - were found on Alfie's head and body as well as inside his chest cavity, the court heard.
From BBC
But soon afterward, the little boy developed a petechial rash — pinpoint round spots that signal bleeding under the skin — which quickly blanketed his torso.
From Washington Post
“Did the US Marshal check for petechial hemorrhage in his eyes or under his lips that would have suggested suffocation? Did the US Marshal smell his breath for any unusual odor that might suggest poisoning?”
From Time
“I also developed a petechial rash: small red spots from my chest out to my arms,” Kent writes, clinically describing the progression of symptoms.
From Time
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