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Definition of purpuric - 6 dictionary results

pur⋅pu⋅ra

  [pur-pyoor-uh]
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–noun Pathology.
a disease characterized by purple or brownish-red spots on the skin or mucous membranes, caused by the extravasation of blood.
Origin:
1680–90; < NL, special use of L purpura. See purple

Related forms:
pur⋅pu⋅ric  [pur-pyoor-ik] , adjective
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pur·pu·ra   (pûr'pə-rə, -pyə-)   
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 (-pyŏŏr'ĭk) adj.
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Main Entry: pur·pu·ra
Pronunciation: 'p&r-p(y)&-r&
Function: noun
: any of several hemorrhagic states characterized by patches ofpurplish discoloration resulting from extravasation of blood into the skin and mucous membranes —see THROMBOCYTOPENICPURPURA

Main Entry: pur·pu·ric
Pronunciation: "p&r-'pyur-ik
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or affected with purpura
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purpura pur·pu·ra (pûr'pə-rə, -pyə-)
n.
A condition characterized by hemorrhages in the skin and mucous membranes that result in the appearance of purplish spots or patches. Also called peliosis.

purpuric pur·pu·ric (pûr-py&oobreve;r'ĭk)
adj.
Relating to or affected with purpura.

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