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

Compare meaning

How does preeclampsia compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Preeclampsia is treatable had she been properly monitored or the baby been delivered early.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2024

"Preeclampsia has existed for as long as women have been giving birth, and yet the only cure for it is delivering the baby. I believe we can be innovative and do better for our patients."

From Science Daily • Dec. 1, 2023

Preeclampsia, another common complication in which a pregnant patient’s blood pressure spikes to dangerously high levels, poses similar problems.

From Slate • Aug. 24, 2022

Preeclampsia is described by Mayo Clinic as a potentially dangerous pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure.

From Fox News • Feb. 23, 2022

Preeclampsia happens in around 1 of 20 pregnancies, usually in the third trimester, and can cause organ damage, stroke and preterm birth.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2022

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023