The Collaborative International Dictionary
Purpuric \Pur*pu"ric\, a. [Cf. F. purpurique.]
(Med.) Of or pertaining to purpura.
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(Chem.) Pertaining to or designating, a nitrogenous acid contained in uric acid. It is not known in the pure state, but forms well-known purple-red compounds (as murexide), whence its name.
Note: Purpuric acid was formerly used to designate murexan. See Murexan.
Wiktionary
a. 1 (context medicine English) purple (of spots which appear on the skin); pertaining to or affected with purpura 2 (context chemistry not comparable English) purple in colour; derived from or forming a substance which is purple; derived from or forming purpuric acid
Usage examples of "purpuric".
Harsh, dry, yellow skin, purpuric spots with ecchymoses under the skin and mucous membranes, retention or suppression of urine, delirium, convulsions, coma, and death.