Meaning & use
Petechiation
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The formation of petechiae, small purplish spots caused by minor bleeding under the skin or mucous membranes.
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The pathologist noted extensive petechiation on the lining of the lungs.
Petechiation can be a warning sign of a blood clotting disorder.
A note on using this word
Related to 'petechia,' from the Italian 'petecchia,' a spot on the skin; the term appears mainly in medical and forensic pathology reports.
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