What is another word for purpura?
Pronunciation: [pɜːpjˈʊ͡əɹə] (IPA) 
Purpura, also known as blood spots or petechiae, is a skin condition that results in small spots or patches on the skin due to bleeding underneath. Some synonyms for purpura include ecchymosis, which refers to larger purple patches; hematoma, which is a localized collection of blood; and contusion, which is a bruise. Other synonyms include thrombocytopenic purpura, which is associated with low platelet count; senile purpura, which occurs in older individuals due to thinning skin; and allergic purpura, which is caused by an allergic reaction. While these terms may describe different types and causes of purpura, they generally refer to the presence of purple spots on the skin caused by bleeding.
