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pre-eclampsia

DEFINITIONS OF: pre-eclampsia

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

Synonyms:
preeclampsia
Type of:
toxaemia, toxaemia of pregnancy, toxemia, toxemia of pregnancy
an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine
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