petechiation

noun

pe·​te·​chi·​a·​tion pə-ˌtē-kē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce petechiation (audio)
: the state of being covered with petechiae
spotty petechiation of the intestinal mucosa

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“Petechiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/petechiation. Accessed 4 Feb. 2023.

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