What does Madison mean? Madison [madi-son] as a boys' name (also used more widely as girls' name Madison) is pronounced MAD-ih-sun. Derived from the medieval woman's name Madeleine (Greek, French) woman from Magdala. The surname evolved from Madde, which was a nickname for Madeleine. Use of Madison as a first name is influenced by James Madison, a major contributor to the American Constitution and the Bill of Rights, as well as American President during the War of 1812. Novelist Madison Smartt Bell.
Petechiae is a condition in which small blood vessels bleed beneath the surface of the skin, giving the impression of dark splotches or specks. They appear most frequently in parts of the body where blood pressure is the highest, such as the feet, ankles and lower calves, according to the MayoClinic.com.
The petechiae spot is a tiny hemorrhagic spot and its larger form is known as purpura. Typically petechiae can appear on any part of the body but it is most common in the areas like face, legs, thighs, ankles, back and shoulder. The color of the rash changes with the passage of time.