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Petechiae

Skin discolorations caused by ruptured small blood vessels.

Pinpoint hemorrhages, classically seen in scurvy due to impaired collagen synthesis and capillary fragility.

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Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary
Pinpoint hemorrhages, classically seen in scurvy due to impaired collagen synthesis and capillary fragility.

Scurvy