The occurrence of petechiae and ecchymoses on the atrophic skin of the legs in aged and debilitated subjects. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(pur´pu-rә se-ni´lis) dark purple to red ecchymoses on the upper and lower limbs of elderly persons.
Type: Term Definitions: 1. the occurrence of petechiae and ecchymoses on the atrophic skin of the legs in aged and debilitated patients.