petechial

[ pi-tee-kee-uhl, -tek-ee- ]

adjective

, Pathology.

1. pertaining to, resembling, or characterized by petechiae.

Word History and Origins

Origin of petechial¹

From the New Latin word petechiālis, dating back to 1700–10. See petechia, -al ¹

Example Sentences

In some cases there were petechial spots as well as a stupor.

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In three instances the animals died, presenting on the ears distinct evidences of the formation of petechial extravasations.

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The hair also becomes thin and dry, and there is a tendency for petechial hemorrhages to develop at the roots.

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A few days later petechial spots appeared at the site of the eczema.

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In both scurvy and in exudative diathesis eczema and petechial hemorrhages are encountered.

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