Preeclampsia Definition

prēĭ-klămpsē-ə
pre-eclampsia
noun
A disorder that may occur late in pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure, edema, protein in the urine, etc.: it may develop into eclampsia.
Webster's New World

(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.

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Synonyms:
  • pre-eclampsia

Other Word Forms of Preeclampsia

Noun

Singular:
preeclampsia
Plural:
preeclampsias

Origin of Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia Sentence Examples

  • Pregnant teens are more likely to experience anemia and preeclampsia than older mothers.

  • If just two more women developed preeclampsia with aspirin, or two fewer with control, the result would not be statistically significant.

  • During pregnancy, a folic acid deficiency may lead to preeclampsia, premature birth, and increased bleeding after birth.

  • Preeclampsia is a condition consisting of high blood pressure and problems with kidney function.

  • Preeclampsia usually requires prompt delivery of the baby.

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