Glossary

Petechiae

Petechiae

Petechien

Petechiae are small, pinpoint bleedings into the skin or mucous membrane. They occur when tiny blood vessels burst and, unlike redness, cannot be pressed away. They can indicate clotting disorders or infections.

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