eclampsia
eclamp·sia
noun \i-ˈklam(p)-sē-ə\Definition of ECLAMPSIA
: a convulsive state; especially : an attack of convulsions during pregnancy or parturition
— eclamp·tic \-ˈklam(p)-tik\ adjective
Origin of ECLAMPSIA
New Latin, from Greek eklampsis sudden flashing, from eklampein to shine forth, from ex- out + lampein to shine
First Known Use: circa 1860
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