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

She also said that Owen experienced preeclampsia during her most recent pregnancy, causing her to be hospitalized several times with high blood pressure that continued even after she had given birth.

From Los Angeles Times

It regularly features interviews with Aliabadi’s famous patients and other celebrity doctors or authors who discuss everything from preeclampsia to egg-freezing.

From Los Angeles Times

As more women are forced to carry high-risk pregnancies to term without adequate prenatal care, rates of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and postpartum hemorrhaging will increase — leading to lifelong health complications and even death.

From Salon

When McCoy developed symptoms of preeclampsia last January, she felt she had the best chance of getting the care she needed at a larger hospital in Boise, Idaho, two hours away.

From Salon

Researchers have also linked the toxic chemicals in smoke with maternal health complications including hypertension and preeclampsia.

From Los Angeles Times