preeclampsia
or pre-e·clamp·si·a
[ pree-i-klamp-see-uh ]
/ ˌpri ɪˈklæmp si ə /
noun
Pathology.
a form of toxemia of pregnancy, characterized by hypertension, fluid retention, and albuminuria, sometimes progressing to eclampsia.
Words nearby preeclampsia
predominantly,
predominate,
preductal,
predynastic,
pree,
preeclampsia,
preelection,
preemergence,
preemergent,
preemie,
preeminence
British Dictionary definitions for pre-eclampsia
pre-eclampsia
/ (ˌpriːɪˈklæmpsɪə) /
noun
pathol
a toxic condition of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, protein in the urine, abnormal weight gain, and oedema
Compare eclampsia
Medical definitions for pre-eclampsia
preeclampsia
[ prē′ĭ-klămp′sē-ə ]
n.
A disorder occurring during late pregnancy or immediately following parturition, characterized by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria.
toxemia of pregnancy