preeclampsia

or pre-e·clamp·si·a

[ pree-i-klamp-see-uh ]

noun

1. Pathology. a form of toxemia of pregnancy, characterized by hypertension, fluid retention, and albuminuria, sometimes progressing to eclampsia.

Word History and Origins

Origin of preeclampsia¹

First recorded in 1920–25; pre- + eclampsia

Example Sentences

Pregnant people are at higher risk for severe disease, and the chances of negative outcomes for mother and baby—such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, and stillbirth—increase with infection.

From Time

In her third trimester, when Charity developed preeclampsia and her blood pressure shot up, Cheng decided it was time to move ahead with delivery six weeks before full-term.

From Washington Post

Greater risk for the disease is associated with preeclampsia, twin or multiple births, older maternal age, some genetic mutations, and ethnicity.

From Popular-Science

After severe preeclampsia forced her to undergo an emergency cesarean section in 2018, Felix became a vocal advocate for improved maternal health care and maternity leave policies.

From FiveThirtyEight

Preeclampsia, a more common related disorder, is characterized by a large rise in blood pressure and failing kidneys.

From The Daily Beast

Research shows that more than half the women who experience preeclampsia do not know anything about these conditions.

From The Daily Beast

Preeclampsia, or hypertension of pregnancy, can cause stroke, seizures, liver rupture, respiratory failure and maternal death.

From The Daily Beast