eclampsia
a form of toxemia of pregnancy, characterized by albuminuria, hypertension, and convulsions.
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Origin of eclampsia
1Other words from eclampsia
- ec·lamp·tic, adjective
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How to use eclampsia in a sentence
eclampsia, first described by Hippocrates 2,400 years ago, is the medical name for seizures during pregnancy.
Beyond ‘Downton Abbey’: Preeclampsia Maternal Deaths Continue Today | Eleni Tsigas, Christine Morton | January 28, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThis operation is advocated by some obstetricians in certain cases of eclampsia and placenta prvia.
Poison was of course suspected; but her death was really caused by puerperal convulsions (eclampsia).
In eclampsia it diverts blood from the brain and depresses the motor neurons of the spinal cord.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation | Austin O'MalleyPeterson reviewed 500 cases of cesarean section for eclampsia done by 259 operators in various countries.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation | Austin O'Malley
Every pregnant woman should be watched to prevent eclampsia, if possible, because all are liable to this outcome.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation | Austin O'Malley
British Dictionary definitions for eclampsia
/ (ɪˈklæmpsɪə) /
pathol a toxic condition of unknown cause that sometimes develops in the last three months of pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure, abnormal weight gain and convulsions: Compare pre-eclampsia
another name for milk fever (in cattle)
Origin of eclampsia
1Derived forms of eclampsia
- eclamptic, adjective
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