Purpura

Word PURPURA
Character 7
Hyphenation pur pu ra
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Purpura"

What do we mean by purpura?

A condition characterized by hemorrhages in the skin and mucous membranes that result in the appearance of purplish spots or patches. noun

In medicine, an eruption of small purple spots and patches, caused by extravasation of blood in the skin; the purples. noun

capitalized A genus of gastropods, typical of the family Purpuridæ. noun

A disease characterized by livid spots on the skin from extravasated blood, with loss of muscular strength, pain in the limbs, and mental dejection; the purples. noun

A genus of marine gastropods, usually having a rough and thick shell. Some species yield a purple dye. noun

The appearance of red or purple discolorations on the skin that do not blanch when pressure is applied, caused by subdermal bleeding. noun

Any of several blood diseases causing subcutaneous bleeding noun

The appearance of red or purple discolorations on the skin that do not blanch when pressure is applied, caused by subdermal bleeding.

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The word "purpura" in example sentences

The eyelids often undergo extreme inflammatory and dropsical swelling in urticaria (nettlerash, surfeit) and in the general inflammatory dropsy known as purpura hemorrhagica. ❋ Charles B. Michener (1877)

This caused Henoch-Schonlein purpura, which is basically a vasculitis but they couldn't see a rash on her tongue that would've signaled it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

May 4th, 2010 | Author: purpura, bleeding, Disease, Purpura: Bleeding Disease · Purpura is a bleeding disease in which the … ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Division of Rheumatology is also involved in extensive research into the causes and cure of autoimmune disease, including lupus and Henoch-Schonlein purpura. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Fures privatorum in nervo atque in compedibus aetatem agunt; fures publici in auro atque in purpura. on June 20, 2009 at 6: 51 pm uphilldowndale ❋ Inspector Gadget (2009)

The serious problems included a blood disorder (hemolytic uremic syndrome/thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura) that causes blood clots and can lead to kidney impairment. ❋ Unknown (2010)

On top of the asthma and allergies, I'd contracted a blood disorder called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. ❋ Lou Anders (2010)

The serious problems included a blood disorder hemolytic uremic syndrome/thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura that causes blood clots and can lead to kidney impairment. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Two recent drug approvals, Vectibix for colon cancer and NPlate for a rare auto-immune condition known as immune thrombocytopenic purpura, are unlikely to become blockbusters soon. ❋ Unknown (2010)

We examined patients 'petechiae, purpura, ecchymoses and more, and discussed the differences among those findings and what those might signify. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The vaccine was likely to be associated with benign thrombocytopenic purpura, parotitis, joint and limb complaints, febrile convulsions within two weeks of vaccination and aseptic meningitis (mumps) (Urabe strain-containing MMR). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Arbor decora et fulgida, ornata regis purpura, electa, digno stipite tam sancta membra tangere! ❋ Bls (2008)

The agency staff said GlaxoSmithKline's study of the proposed drug "does not provide robust evidence" to support proposed labeling claims that it decreases the frequency and severity of bleeding in people with chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. ❋ Unknown (2008)

In a 16-0 vote, the FDA's oncologic drugs advisory committee concluded clinical studies of Glaxo's Promacta demonstrated a favorable risk-benefit profile for its use in short-term treatment of people with chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura, or ITP, which involves low platelet counts and spontaneous bleeding. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Promacta, a treatment Ligand is developing for patients affected by chronic thrombocytopenic purpura, or ITP, in partnership with GlaxoS.ithKline, was unable to significantly reduce bleeding when compared with a placebo. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The mother-of-pearl, wide-mouthed purpura Purpura patula pansa, giant limpet Patella mexicana and spiny rock scallop Spondylus calcifer are nationally protected. ❋ Unknown (2008)

He died of thrombotic thrombocytopinic purpura in London, England, on July 19, 2001. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Recently I was diagnosed with ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura). ❋ Unknown (2006)

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