petechiae
nounHow to pronounce petechiae:
Definition of petechiae:
- petechiae (noun):
 - a minute reddish or purplish spot containing blood that appears in skin or mucous membrane as a result of localized hemorrhage
 
Synonyms for petechiae:
petechia
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Here are some other common words that have 5 syllables, like petechiae does.
- sensationalist
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 - concessionaire
 - perpetually
 - characteristic
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 - stylistically
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 - hypocritical
 - abracadabra
 - unemployable
 - existentially
 - territorial
 - intimidating
 - parishioners
 - animalism
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 - jocularity
 - ornamentation
 - hereditary
 - actuality
 - criminology
 - degenerated
 - psychokinetic
 - climatologist
 - revolutionised
 - voluptuously
 - monomaniac
 - practicalities
 - … more
 
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