pre-eclampsia

/priəˈklæmpsiə/
/priəˈklæmpsiə/
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Definitions of pre-eclampsia
  1. noun
    abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated
    synonyms: preeclampsia
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    type of:
    toxaemia, toxaemia of pregnancy, toxemia, toxemia of pregnancy
    an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine
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