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

plural of purpura

plural of Purpura

A surname.

Synonym of Henoch-Schönlein purpura

plural of purpura rheumatica

plural of anaphylactoid purpura

Synonym of Henoch-Schönlein purpura

(medicine, pathology) A disease of the skin and other organs, resulting in palpable purpura, often with joint and abdominal pain, and occasionally leading to kidney disease.

plural of Henoch-Schönlein purpura