preeclampsia

or pre-e·clamp·si·a

[ pree-i-klamp-see-uh ]

noun

1. Pathology. a form of toxemia of pregnancy, characterized by hypertension, fluid retention, and albuminuria, sometimes progressing to eclampsia.

Word History and Origins

Origin of preeclampsia¹

First recorded in 1920–25; pre- + eclampsia

Example Sentences

Smith was at high risk for developing preeclampsia, as she had during her first pregnancy.

From Slate

"It's about screening for important conditions such as preeclampsia which can affect both mums and babies from an early stage in pregnancy," she added.

From BBC

A much earlier study found that Black women didn’t have significantly higher rates of preeclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage and other major complications than white women, yet Black women who had such complications were two to three times more likely to die of them than white women with such conditions.

From Los Angeles Times

When pregnant with her first child, she was diagnosed with preeclampsia - a condition which can cause high blood pressure and lead to serious complications.

From BBC

Exposure to PFAS, which are often called “forever chemicals” because of their persistence in the environment, has been tied to kidney and testicular cancer, increases in cholesterol, changes in liver function and hypertension and preeclampsia during pregnancy, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times