Lexicon:Petechia, petechiae

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Term: petechia, petechiae
References: HMS Surprise, page 118
Desolation Island, page 144
Meaning: A small red or purple spot on the skin, caused by extravasation of blood, occurring in certain fevers.


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Maturin's Medicine — This article is based on information from Maturin's Medicine, compiled and edited by Kerry Webb, with the help of a number of contributors.

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