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Definition of Hyperemesis gravidarum

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

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

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