IN PURPURA SIMPLEX
\ɪn pɜːpjˈʊ͡əɹə sˈɪmplɛks], \ɪn pɜːpjˈʊəɹə sˈɪmplɛks], \ɪ_n p_ɜː_p_j_ˈʊə_ɹ_ə s_ˈɪ_m_p_l_ɛ_k_s]\
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The spots are numerous, but small and flea-biteshaped; chiefly on the breast, arms, and legs; with paleness of countenance. At times, the affection is accompanied by severe pains in the extremities, constituting Peliosis rheumatica.
By Robley Dunglison
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.