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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It’s designed to help both patients and providers feel more prepared and confident when managing the risks associated with preeclampsia.
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Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Fans have watched as Mackenzie has navigated a complex pregnancy, from the couple's IVF journey to managing her health, including a recent preeclampsia diagnosis.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 June 2025
Court documents state that the anesthesiologist failed to properly manage Maura's blood pressure or formulate a plan to treat preeclampsia, and went ahead with the C-section before the preeclampsia testing results came back from the lab.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 9 May 2025
Some of these conditions include preeclampsia, postpartum hemorrhaging and blood clotting.
—Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
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Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Fans have watched as Mackenzie has navigated a complex pregnancy, from the couple's IVF journey to managing her health, including a recent preeclampsia diagnosis.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 June 2025
Court documents state that the anesthesiologist failed to properly manage Maura's blood pressure or formulate a plan to treat preeclampsia, and went ahead with the C-section before the preeclampsia testing results came back from the lab.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 9 May 2025
Some of these conditions include preeclampsia, postpartum hemorrhaging and blood clotting.
—Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 20 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 18 Jun. 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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