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Definition of Preeclampsia
1. Noun. Abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated.
Exact synonyms: Pre-eclampsia
Generic synonyms: Toxaemia, Toxaemia Of Pregnancy, Toxemia, Toxemia Of Pregnancy
Generic synonyms: Toxaemia, Toxaemia Of Pregnancy, Toxemia, Toxemia Of Pregnancy
Definition of Preeclampsia
1. Noun. (pathology) A complication of pregnancy, affecting about 5% of all women, characterized by hypertension and damage to the linings of the blood vessels of the brain, liver, lungs and kidneys, which can lead to multiple organ failure, convulsions, coma and death. The only cure is delivery of the child. ¹
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Definition of Preeclampsia
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Preeclampsia
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