pur·pu·ra (pûr p -r, -py-)n. A condition characterized by hemorrhages in the skin and mucous membranes that result in the appearance of purplish spots or patches. [Latin, purple; see purple.] pur·pu ric (-py r k) adj. |
purpura [ˈpɜːpjʊrə]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol any of several blood diseases causing purplish spots or patches on the skin due to subcutaneous bleeding
[via Latin from Greek porphura a shellfish yielding purple dye]
purpuric adj
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| Noun | 1. |  purpura - any of several blood diseases causing subcutaneous bleedingblood disease, blood disorder - a disease or disorder of the blood nonthrombocytopenic purpura - purpura resulting from a defect in the capillaries caused by bacteria or drugs idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, purpura hemorrhagica, thrombocytopenic purpura, Werlhof's disease - purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of factors |
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