Historical Examples. 1  He was quick at repartee, and his observations were gentle but pertinent. 2  We quote for the sake of one line chiefly, but the whole stanza is pertinent. 3  His reply was curt and pertinent: It took long enough, young man!. 4  Gertrude's earnestness was too real to be shaken by this pertinent inquiry.
Explore Disease States. TTP Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a rare, life-threatening disorder of the blood-coagulation system which causes microscopic clots to form in small blood vessels throughout the body. Although itâs rare, TTP affects about 4 to 6 people per million per year, most often women and African-Americans.
Bleeding under the skin causes the purple, brown, and red color of the purpura and petechiae. TTP also can cause red blood cells to break apart faster than the body can replace them. This leads to hemolytic anemia (HEE-moh-lit-ick uh-NEE-me-uh)âa rare form of anemia.