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preeclampsia
or pre-e·clamp·si·a
[ pree-i-klamp-see-uh ]
noun
- Pathology. a form of toxemia of pregnancy, characterized by hypertension, fluid retention, and albuminuria, sometimes progressing to eclampsia.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of preeclampsia1
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Example Sentences
Preeclampsia, a more common related disorder, is characterized by a large rise in blood pressure and failing kidneys.
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Research shows that more than half the women who experience preeclampsia do not know anything about these conditions.
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Preeclampsia, or hypertension of pregnancy, can cause stroke, seizures, liver rupture, respiratory failure and maternal death.
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