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Petechia

A petechia (; pl.: petechiae) is a small red or purple spot (less than 3 mm in diameter) that can appear on the skin, conjunctiva, retina, and mucous membranes which is caused by haemorrhage of capillaries. The word is derived from Italian petecchia'freckle', of obscure origin.

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