Small pinpoint hemorrhages?

Small pinpoint hemorrhages?

• A. Algia
• B. Acr/o
• C. Petechiae
• D. Skeletal System

Answer: (C)

Small pinpoint hemorrhages are called petechiae. Petechiae are tiny red or purple spots caused by minor bleeding under the skin, usually measuring less than 2 mm in diameter. This term specifically describes a skin finding that points to bleeding from small vessels, which can occur with platelet problems, certain infections, or vascular fragility. In contrast, algia means pain, acr/o is a combining form related to extremities or height, and the skeletal system refers to bones; none of those describe a skin bleeding sign, so petechiae is the correct term.

Small pinpoint hemorrhages are called petechiae. Petechiae are tiny red or purple spots caused by minor bleeding under the skin, usually measuring less than 2 mm in diameter. This term specifically describes a skin finding that points to bleeding from small vessels, which can occur with platelet problems, certain infections, or vascular fragility. In contrast, algia means pain, acr/o is a combining form related to extremities or height, and the skeletal system refers to bones; none of those describe a skin bleeding sign, so petechiae is the correct term.