eclampsia

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Definitions

noun

A complication of pregnancy characterized by seizures and coma due to hypertension.

Related words

Synonyms

preeclampsia eclampsy eclampsic preëclampsia pre-eclampsia hellp epilepsy toxemia of pregnancy glomeruloendotheliosis status epilepticus encephaledema acampsia hyperemesis gravidarum encephalosis eppy amniotic fluid embolism

Associated

hypertensive convulsions coagulation placenta magnesium edema hypertension complication seizures sulfate cerebral pregnancy

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