preeclampsia

preeclampsia definition - medical

pre·e·clamp·si·a (prēˌĭ-klămpˈsē-ə)

noun
A disorder occurring during late pregnancy or immediately following parturition, characterized by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria. Also called toxemia of pregnancy.

Related Forms:

  • preˌe·clampˈtic (-tĭk) adjective

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