preeclampsia

pre·eclamp·sia

noun \ˌprē-i-ˈklam(p)-sē-ə\

Definition of PREECLAMPSIA

: 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—compare eclampsia a, toxemia of pregnancy