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ID SYMP:0000760
Name petechiae
Definition A skin and integumentary tissue symptom that is characterized by a minute reddish or purplish spot containing blood that appears in skin or mucous membrane as a result of localized hemorrhage.
http://www2.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/mwmednlm?book=Medical&va=petechiae
Synonyms

petechial rash [EXACT]

Parent Relationships

is_a skin and integumentary tissue symptom

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