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Definitions for Purpura
ˈpɜr pyʊər əpur·pu·ra
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Princeton's WordNet
purpura, peliosisnoun
any of several blood diseases causing subcutaneous bleeding
Wiktionary
purpuranoun
The appearance of red or purple discolorations on the skin that do not blanch when pressure is applied, caused by subdermal bleeding.
Etymology: From purpura
Wikipedia
Purpura
Purpura () is a condition of red or purple discolored spots on the skin that do not blanch on applying pressure. The spots are caused by bleeding underneath the skin secondary to platelet disorders, vascular disorders, coagulation disorders, or other causes. They measure 3–10 mm, whereas petechiae measure less than 3 mm, and ecchymoses greater than 1 cm.Purpura is common with typhus and can be present with meningitis caused by meningococci or septicaemia. In particular, meningococcus (Neisseria meningitidis), a Gram-negative diplococcus organism, releases endotoxin when it lyses. Endotoxin activates the Hageman factor (clotting factor XII), which causes disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). The DIC is what appears as a rash on the affected individual.
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purpura
Purpura is a condition characterized by the appearance of purple discolorations on the skin or mucous membranes, which are caused by bleeding underneath the skin. These spots, also known as bruises or blood spots, can vary in size and may appear in clusters. Purpura can be indicative of various conditions such as blood clotting disorders, vitamin deficiency, or certain medical treatments.
Webster Dictionary
Purpuranoun
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
Purpuranoun
a genus of marine gastropods, usually having a rough and thick shell. Some species yield a purple dye
Etymology: [L., purple, purple fish: cf. F. purpura. See Purple.]
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Purpura
Purpura is the appearance of red or purple discolorations on the skin that do not blanch on applying pressure. They are caused by bleeding underneath the skin usually secondary to vasculitis or dietary deficiency of vitamin C. Purpura measure 0.3–1 cm, whereas petechiae measure less than 3 mm, and ecchymoses greater than 1 cm. This is common with typhus and can be present with meningitis caused by meningococcal meningitis or septicaemia. In particular, meningococcus, a Gram-negative diplococcus organism, releases endotoxin when it lyses. Endotoxin activates the Hageman factor, which causes disseminated intravascular coagulation. The DIC is what appears as a rash on the affected individual.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Purpura
pur′pū-ra, n. a genus of marine gasteropods: an eruption of small purple spots, caused by extravasation of blood in the skin—also called the Purples.—adj. Pur′purāte, of purple colour.—n. Pur′pure, purple.—adjs. Purpū′real, purple; Purpū′ric, relating to purpura. [L.,—Gr. porphyra.]
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Purpura
Purplish or brownish red discoloration, easily visible through the epidermis, caused by hemorrhage into the tissues.
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
PURPURA
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Purpura is ranked #18676 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Purpura surname appeared 1,472 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Purpura.
94.5% or 1,392 total occurrences were White.
2.8% or 42 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
1.3% or 20 total occurrences were Asian.
0.7% or 11 total occurrences were of two or more races.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Purpura in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Purpura in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of Purpura in a Sentence
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