peliosis
/ˌpɛliˈoʊsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition characterized by purple or red spots on the skin caused by bleeding under the skin.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with peliosis after noticing the unusual spots.
- Peliosis can sometimes be a side effect of certain medications.
- The rash turned out to be a mild case of peliosis, not an infection.