English

Etymology
Modern Latin, from Italian petecchie �skin eruptions�, from a popular Latin diminutive of Latin petigo �scab, eruption�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/pɪ'ti:kɪ�/

Noun
en-noun|petechi|ae

1. a small spot, especially on an organ, caused by bleeding underneath the skin

#:*1973: It is scurvy. All my authorities agree � weakness, diffused muscular pain, petechia, tender gums, ill breath � and M�Alister has no doubt of it. � Patrick O�Brian, HMS Surprise

Derived terms
petechial

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