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eclampsia
[ ih-klamp-see-uh ]
noun
- a form of toxemia of pregnancy, characterized by albuminuria, hypertension, and convulsions.
eclampsia
/ ɪˈklæmpsɪə /
noun
- pathol a toxic condition of unknown cause that sometimes develops in the last three months of pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure, abnormal weight gain and convulsions Compare pre-eclampsia
- another name for milk fever (in cattle)
Derived Forms
- ecˈlamptic, adjective
Other Words From
- ec·lamptic adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of eclampsia1
Word History and Origins
Origin of eclampsia1
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Example Sentences
Eclampsia, first described by Hippocrates 2,400 years ago, is the medical name for seizures during pregnancy.
This operation is advocated by some obstetricians in certain cases of eclampsia and placenta prvia.
Poison was of course suspected; but her death was really caused by puerperal convulsions (eclampsia).
In eclampsia it diverts blood from the brain and depresses the motor neurons of the spinal cord.
Peterson reviewed 500 cases of cesarean section for eclampsia done by 259 operators in various countries.
Every pregnant woman should be watched to prevent eclampsia, if possible, because all are liable to this outcome.
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