Cryptic crossword clue
Red spot exercises each with it needing treatment 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PETECHIA

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The straight part
We know that "Red spot" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case red spot = petechia.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PETECHIA mean?

PETECHIA noun
  1. A small spot, especially on an organ, caused by bleeding underneath the skin.

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