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petechial [pi-tee-kee-uh l, -tek-ee-] EXAMPLES|WORD ORIGIN adjective Pathology. pertaining to, resembling, or characterized by petechiae. Liberaldictionary.com
Origin of petechial From the New Latin word petechiālis, dating back to 1700–10. See petechia, -al1 Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019 Examples from the Web for petechial Historical Examples of petechial
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.
Alfred Fabian Hess
A few days later petechial spots appeared at the site of the eczema.
Alfred Fabian Hess
In both scurvy and in exudative diathesis eczema and petechial hemorrhages are encountered.
Alfred Fabian Hess
