What does petechia mean?
A small spot or patch of bleeding under the skin, typically caused by a rupture of small blood vessels. Petechiae are often seen in conditions such as thrombocytopenia or vasculitis.
Example
"The doctor examined the patient's skin and noticed several petechiae on her arms."
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