PURPURA Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word purpura. (close relations)
Definition of PURPURA
Best Alternative Words for PURPURA
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bruise | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration verb • injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of • hurt the feelings of • break up into small pieces for food preparation • damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure | ||||||||
discoloration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a soiled or discolored appearance • the act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded | ||||||||
ecchymosis | nounn | |||||||
noun • the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise • the escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin | ||||||||
hematoma | nounn | |||||||
noun • a localized swelling filled with blood | ||||||||
rash | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • any red eruption of the skin • a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences adjective satellite • imprudently incurring risk • marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences | ||||||||
peliosis | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of several blood diseases causing subcutaneous bleeding |