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pre-eclampsia

British

/ ˌpriːɪˈklæmpsɪə /

noun

pathol a toxic condition of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, protein in the urine, abnormal weight gain, and oedema Compare eclampsia

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Eleanor, 27, from Faringdon, Oxfordshire, said her 20-week scan detected she was at a higher risk of complications including growth restriction, pre-eclampsia and stillbirth, but she was not closely monitored.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

At the time, she believed the issue was related to the after-effects of pre-eclampsia.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

Olympian Allyson Felix, who developed pre-eclampsia during her first pregnancy and had to have an emergency cesarean section at 32 weeks.

From New York Times • May 1, 2024

A pregnant woman may also be at risk if she is pregnant for the first time, is 35 or older, has a body mass index greater than 30, or has a family history of pre-eclampsia.

From New York Times • May 1, 2024

Scientists have grown "mini-placentas" in a laboratory to help them better understand pre-eclampsia.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2024

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