Definition

1. Noun:
   • A medical condition characterized by purpura not associated with a low platelet count: "Nonthrombocytopenic purpura" is a type of purpura (purple discolorations on the skin and mucous membranes caused by bleeding underneath) that occurs despite having a normal number of platelets in the blood. It results from a defect in the capillary blood vessels, often caused by factors like bacterial infections or certain drugs.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The patient was diagnosed with nonthrombocytopenic purpura after the skin biopsy.
  • A common cause of nonthrombocytopenic purpura is an adverse reaction to medication.

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in clinical and medical contexts to differentiate this condition from thrombocytopenic purpura, where the purpura is directly caused by a low platelet count.
• It is often specified by its underlying cause, e.g., or .

Variants and Related Words

• Purpura (n): The broader medical term for purple-colored spots and patches that occur on the skin, organs, and in mucous membranes, due to small blood vessel bleeding.
• Thrombocytopenic purpura (n): Purpura that occurs specifically due to a low platelet (thrombocyte) count.
• Capillary (n): The smallest type of blood vessel, where the defect leading to nonthrombocytopenic purpura occurs.

Synonyms

• Vascular purpura: A synonym emphasizing the origin in the blood vessels (vasculature).
• Non-thrombopenic purpura: An alternative spelling.

Related Phrases

• Palpable purpura: A clinical sign where the purpuric lesions can be felt, often associated with vasculitis, which can be a form of nonthrombocytopenic purpura.
• Henoch-Schönlein purpura: A specific common type of nonthrombocytopenic purpura, often seen in children.

Noun

1. purpura resulting from a defect in the capillaries caused by bacteria or drugs