pre-eclampsia

(ˌpriːɪˈklæmpsɪə)

(Pathology) pathol a toxic condition of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, protein in the urine, abnormal weight gain, and oedema. Compare eclampsia

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

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

preeclampsia

toxaemia, toxaemia of pregnancy, toxemia, toxemia of pregnancy - an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine

Translations

pre-eclampsia

[ˌpriːɪˈklæmpsɪə] N → pre-eclampsia f

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

pre-eclampsia

n (Med) → Präeklampsie f (spec)

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

Mentioned in

References in periodicals archive

Release date- 29082019 - In research published today in the Lancet, researchers from King's have found that early, planned delivery for women with pre-term pre-eclampsia reduces complications and severe hypertension, as well as costs, compared to the current method of care.

King's College London: Planned delivery reduces impact of potentially fatal pregnancy complication, trial finds

A new study in this regard has found that if women with pre-term pre-eclampsia plan their delivery, they suffer fewer complications and lesser hypertension.

Planned delivery reduces complications, hypertension: Study

The precise mechanism of pre-eclampsia remains unclear, however, studies have shown that it is associated with failure of trophoblastic invasion of the maternal spiral arteries, leading to increased vascular resistance of the uterine arteries and decreased uteroplacental blood flow4,5.

DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF UTERINE ARTERY DOPPLER ULTRASOUND TO PREDICT PREECLAMPSIA IN PRIMIPAROUS FEMALES

Pre-eclampsia, which is caused by a malfunction within the placenta, occurs in the second half of pregnancy and is a major cause of stillbirth and miscarriage.

Blood test's quick to spot pre-eclampsia; DR MIRIAM STOPPARD; Helping to keep you fit and healthy

Researchers from the University of Cambridge and University of Bristol found that high blood pressure, and a related condition in pregnancy called pre-eclampsia, pushed up the future chance of serious heart problems.

Pregnancy high blood pressure stroke link

QI HAD pre-eclampsia in my first pregnancy, and I've just found out I'm pregnant again.

ASK THE EXPERT; HOW CAN I REDUCE THE RISK OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA IN PREGNANCY?

This will significantly reduce her chances of developing pre-eclampsia again.

ASK THE EXPERT; HOW CAN I REDUCE THE RISK OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA IN PREGNANCY?

PRE-ECLAMPSIA can be dangerous for pregnant women but there are steps you can take to reduce the risks.

Easily-managed condition can be pregnancy danger

Farrukh Zaman emphasized the importance of team based approach to pre-eclampsia management because it not only affect the women but the fetus as well.

Pre-eclampsia needs team based approach as it affects not only the women but fetus as well - Prof. Farrukh Zaman

It is defined as the development of new onset of hypertension after 20 weeks of gestation without the onset of proteinuria or other features of pre-eclampsia. [1] A pregnant female is said to have PIH if her blood pressure is higher than 140/90 mm of Hg, measured on two separate visits or more than 6 h apart.

Role of nitric oxide in the pathophysiology of pregnancy-induced hypertension

scotomata, photopsia, diplopia, blurry vision) as in the second patient presented in this report, may be associated with pre-eclampsia. [4]

Acute severe headaches in pregnancy are a 'red flag': A review based on case reports and key messages for healthcare practioneers

Toxemia is another term for pre-eclampsia - here's everything you need to know about the condition.

My health and the health of my babies were in danger; As Beyonce reveals pre-eclampsia forced her to take bed rest, PRUDENCE WADE finds out what you need to know about this serious problem that can affect pregnant women