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preeclampsia

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Main Entry:
pre·eclamp·sia 
          Listen to the pronunciation of preeclampsia
Pronunciation:
\ˌprē-i-ˈklam(p)-sē-ə\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
New Latin
Date:
1923
: 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 
          Listen to the pronunciation of preeclamptic \-ˈklam(p)-tik\ adjective


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