preeclampsia
noun
pre·eclamp·sia
ˌprē-i-ˈklam(p)-sē-ə 
: 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
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Additionally, certain life events, like preeclampsia during pregnancy, can significantly raise future stroke risk—even decades later.
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Taayoo Murray, Essence, 27 May 2025
Higher levels of some genes suggest a higher risk of preeclampsia.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 May 2025
About 50,000 people in the U.S. experience life-threatening complications during pregnancy each year, including severe blood loss, sepsis, and preeclampsia.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
It’s designed to help both patients and providers feel more prepared and confident when managing the risks associated with preeclampsia.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Taayoo Murray, Essence, 27 May 2025
Higher levels of some genes suggest a higher risk of preeclampsia.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 May 2025
About 50,000 people in the U.S. experience life-threatening complications during pregnancy each year, including severe blood loss, sepsis, and preeclampsia.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
It’s designed to help both patients and providers feel more prepared and confident when managing the risks associated with preeclampsia.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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“Preeclampsia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preeclampsia. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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preeclampsia
noun
pre·eclamp·sia
ˌprē-i-ˈklam(p)-sē-ə
: 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 sense a, toxemia of pregnancy
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