pre-eclampsia

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Definition of pre-eclampsia in English English dictionary: abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated
preeclampsia: 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
preeclampsia: A condition possible with gestational diabetes that causes high blood pressure; protein in the urine; swelling in the face, hands and feet; and greater weight gain Also called toxemia
preeclampsia: A condition that some women with diabetes have during the late stages of pregnancy Two signs of this condition are high blood pressure and swelling because the body cells are holding extra water
preeclampsia: a condition characterized by hypertension, protein in the urine, and swelling due to fluid retention
preeclampsia: abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated
preeclampsia: {i} form of toxemia occurring in some pregnant women, complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure with fluid retention and proteinuria (Medicine)

pre-eclampsia

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