preeclampsia

One entry found for preeclampsia.

Main Entry: pre·eclamp·sia
Pronunciation: "prE-i-'klam(p)-sE-&
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin
: a serious condition developing in late pregnancy that is characterized by a sudden rise in blood pressure, excessive weight gain, generalized edema, proteinuria, severe headache, and visual disturbances and that may result in eclampsia if untreated
- pre·eclamp·tic /-'klam(p)-tik/ adjective