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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Erin believes doctors' neglect in screening for preeclampsia happens far too often.
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 9 May 2025
The list, which is not exhaustive, includes preeclampsia, renal failure, liver failure, cardiac disease, pulmonary hypertension and neurological conditions.
—Cassandra Jaramillo, ProPublica, 1 May 2025
Medicaid’s prenatal care can help cover not only screenings like Ewell needed each week, but can also help track pregnant people’s cardiovascular health, risks for preeclampsia, high blood pressure and glucose levels — all chronic stressors that can cause preterm births.
—Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
The twins were born at just 27 weeks and 4 days gestation when their mother experienced atypical preeclampsia – Staggs’ liver and brain were dangerously swollen.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 9 May 2025
The list, which is not exhaustive, includes preeclampsia, renal failure, liver failure, cardiac disease, pulmonary hypertension and neurological conditions.
—Cassandra Jaramillo, ProPublica, 1 May 2025
Medicaid’s prenatal care can help cover not only screenings like Ewell needed each week, but can also help track pregnant people’s cardiovascular health, risks for preeclampsia, high blood pressure and glucose levels — all chronic stressors that can cause preterm births.
—Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
The twins were born at just 27 weeks and 4 days gestation when their mother experienced atypical preeclampsia – Staggs’ liver and brain were dangerously swollen.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for preeclampsia
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“Preeclampsia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preeclampsia. Accessed 28 May. 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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