Petechia (Noun)
Meaning
A minute red or purple spot on the surface of the skin as the result of tiny hemorrhages of blood vessels in the skin (as in typhoid fever).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient's skin for signs of infection, including the characteristic petechia associated with typhoid fever.
- The patient's sudden onset of petechia on her arms and chest led the doctors to suspect a more serious underlying condition.
- After a week in the hospital, the petechia on the young man's skin had begun to fade, a good sign that his body was responding to treatment.
- The presence of multiple petechia on the infant's skin, combined with her fever and low energy levels, led the pediatrician to order a battery of tests.
- The medical team was trained to look for subtle signs of infection, such as petechia under the tongue, which could be an early indication of a serious condition.