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preeclampsia
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pre·e·clamp·si·a  (pr-klmps-)
n.
A condition of hypertension occurring in pregnancy, typically accompanied by edema and proteinuria.
pree·clamptic (-tk) adj.
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Noun1.preeclampsia - abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated
pre-eclampsia
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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