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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The idea is that this process can help reduce the prevalence of conditions correlated with low calcium intake, including rickets in children and preeclampsia in pregnant women.
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Anthea Levi, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
One serious condition linked to placental dysfunction is preeclampsia, affecting 5–8% of pregnancies.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
But it's also associated with risks during pregnancy, including preeclampsia, cesarean delivery, premature birth and neonatal hypoglycemia.
—New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2025
However, Sumpter was later diagnosed with preeclampsia—a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure, excessive swelling, headaches, body pain, and alarming levels of protein in urine—and giving birth affected her appearance.
—Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
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Anthea Levi, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
One serious condition linked to placental dysfunction is preeclampsia, affecting 5–8% of pregnancies.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
But it's also associated with risks during pregnancy, including preeclampsia, cesarean delivery, premature birth and neonatal hypoglycemia.
—New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2025
However, Sumpter was later diagnosed with preeclampsia—a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure, excessive swelling, headaches, body pain, and alarming levels of protein in urine—and giving birth affected her appearance.
—Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for preeclampsia
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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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