Definition of Hyperemesis gravidarum

1. Noun. Hyperemesis during pregnancy; if severe it can result in damage to the brain and liver and kidney.

Generic synonyms: Hyperemesis

Medical Definition of Hyperemesis gravidarum

1. A condition commonly seen in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy that is characterised by episodic vomiting, more pronounced in the morning. Thought to be secondary to a high level of human chorionic gonadotrophin in the bloodstream (which is normal in the first trimester). Synonym: morning sickness. (11 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

hyperechogenicity
hyperechoic
hyperedge
hyperedges
hypereducated
hyperefficient
hyperekplexia
hyperekplexias
hyperelastic
hyperelasticities
hyperelasticity
hyperellipse
hyperellipses
hyperelliptic
hyperemesis
hyperemesis gravidarum (current term)
hyperemetic
hyperemia
hyperemias
hyperemic
hyperemotional
hyperemotionality
hyperencephaly
hyperendemic
hyperendemic disease
hyperenergetic
hyperentangled
hyperentanglement
hyperenthusiastic
hypereosinophilia

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