petechial

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

/ pɪˈti ki əl, -ˈtɛk i- /

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adjective Pathology.

pertaining to, resembling, or characterized by petechiae.

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Origin of petechial

From the New Latin word petechiālis, dating back to 1700–10. See petechia, -al¹

Words nearby petechial

petaurist, Petavius, petcock, Pet.E., petechia, petechial, petechiate, peteman, Petén-Itzá, peter, Peter and the Wolf

How to use petechial in a sentence

In some cases there were petechial spots as well as a stupor.
A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2)|Charles Creighton
In three instances the animals died, presenting on the ears distinct evidences of the formation of petechial extravasations.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various
The hair also becomes thin and dry, and there is a tendency for petechial hemorrhages to develop at the roots.
Scurvy Past and Present|Alfred Fabian Hess
A few days later petechial spots appeared at the site of the eczema.
Scurvy Past and Present|Alfred Fabian Hess

In both scurvy and in exudative diathesis eczema and petechial hemorrhages are encountered.
Scurvy Past and Present|Alfred Fabian Hess