eclampsia
noun
a form of toxemia of pregnancy, characterized by albuminuria, hypertension, and convulsions.
eclamptic
-
a word derived from
eclampsia.
Example Sentences
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In these patients who show eclamptic symptoms, he maintains a milk diet, and purging and sweating.
From Disturbances of the Heart by Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas) Osborne
The patient had in fact suffered in her first year a concussion of the brain, through being thrown against a brick wall, with organic eclamptic attacks as a result.
From Sleep Walking and Moon Walking A Medico-Literary Study by J. Sadger
Although he says he has found no bad action from ergot, either by the mouth or hypodermically in these eclamptic cases, it would seem inadvisable to use ergot, which may raise the blood pressure.
From Disturbances of the Heart by Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas) Osborne
The bromide of potassium should be immediately administered in large and frequent doses whenever eclamptic symptoms arise.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
With the patient eclamptic and stupid, whatever the date of the pregnancy, Hirst would do venesection immediately in amount from 16 to 24 ounces, depending on what amount seems advisable.
From Disturbances of the Heart by Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas) Osborne
