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toxemia of pregnancy

noun Pathology.

an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension, fluid retention, edema, and the presence of protein in the urine.

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Words nearby toxemia of pregnancy

tox., toxaemia, toxalbumin, toxaphene, toxemia, toxemia of pregnancy, toxemic, toxi-, toxic, toxicant, toxication
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Medical definitions for toxemia of pregnancy

toxemia of pregnancy

n.

preeclampsia
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