Synonyms of eclampsia

eclampsia

noun

as in convulsion

Related Words

• convulsion
• spasm
• recurrence
• relapse
• pang
• paroxysm
• seizure
• agitation
• throe
• attack
• frenzy
• brainstorm
• siege
• bout
• collapse
• access
• spell
• prostration
• fit
• breakdown
• case
• turn

Dissimilar Words

• arrest
• relief
• remission

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eclampsia

The cast and crew are shooting the season-two finale’s big trauma scene, an emergency C-section performed on a woman with no history of prenatal care who has spiraled into eclampsia. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026

Bowie’s autopsy said that some of the potential factors in her death included complications from respiratory distress and eclampsia, a severe form of preeclampsia. — Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026

After numerous bumps along the way while pregnant, including developing a subchorionic haemorrhage and pre-eclampsia, doctors recommended Maddicyn terminate her pregnancy. — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026

According to the World Health Organization, child and teenage mothers face higher risks of eclampsia (seizures), postpartum endometritis (inflamed lining of their uterus due to infection after birth) and systemic infections than women who are 20–24 years old. — Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025