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
Example sentences from the Web for preeclampsia
Preeclampsia, a more common related disorder, is characterized by a large rise in blood pressure and failing kidneys.
Beyond ‘Downton Abbey’: Preeclampsia Maternal Deaths Continue Today |Eleni Tsigas, Christine Morton |January 28, 2013 |DAILY BEASTPreeclampsia, or hypertension of pregnancy, can cause stroke, seizures, liver rupture, respiratory failure and maternal death.
Medical definitions for preeclampsia
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