preeclampsia

English - Turkish

Definition of preeclampsia in English Turkish dictionary

preeklampsi

(Tıp) pre-eklampsi

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severe preeclampsia

(Tıp) ağır preeklampsi

English - English

Definition of preeclampsia in English English dictionary

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

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

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

a condition characterized by hypertension, protein in the urine, and swelling due to fluid retention

abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated

{i} form of toxemia occurring in some pregnant women, complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure with fluid retention and proteinuria (Medicine)

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preeclampsia and eclampsia

Hypertensive conditions unique to pregnancy. Preeclampsia is marked by hypertension, protein in the urine, and hand and face edema, which develop late in pregnancy or soon after. Persistent hypertension compromises the fetus's blood supply and damages the mother's kidneys. Monitoring of blood pressure and weight gain may detect it before symptoms (headaches, visual disturbances, stomach pain) begin. Eclampsia follows in about 5% of cases, with convulsions that pose a serious threat to mother and child. It can usually be prevented by special diets, drugs, and limited activity or early delivery

Etymology

() pre- + eclampsia