First Known Use: 1753
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purpura
noun pur·pu·ra \ˈpər-pyə-rə, -pə-rə\
Definition of PURPURA
: any of several hemorrhagic states characterized by patches of purplish discoloration resulting from extravasation of blood into the skin and mucous membranes
— pur·pu·ric \ˌpər-ˈpyu̇r-ik\ adjective
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Origin of PURPURA
New Latin, from Latin, purple color
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purpura
noun pur·pu·ra \ˈpər-p(y)ə-rə\
Medical Definition of PURPURA
: any of several hemorrhagic states characterized by patches of purplish discoloration resulting from extravasation of blood into the skin and mucous membranes—see thrombocytopenic purpura
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