preeclampsia

American

[pree-i-klamp-see-uh] / ˌpri ɪˈklæmp si ə /

Or pre-eclampsia

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of preeclampsia

First recorded in 1920–25; pre- + eclampsia

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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 • Jun. 9, 2025

The therapist detailed that she survived preeclampsia during her son's birth.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2024

Analysis of cheek swabs taken from pregnant women revealed a potential epigenetic biomarker for preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening condition that often leads to preterm births.

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2024

Smith was at high risk for developing preeclampsia, as she had during her first pregnancy.

From Slate • Nov. 14, 2024

"It's about screening for important conditions such as preeclampsia which can affect both mums and babies from an early stage in pregnancy," she added.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024

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