preeclampsia and eclampsia — Hypertensive conditions unique to pregnancy. Preeclampsia is marked by hypertension, protein in the urine, and hand and face edema, which develop late in pregnancy or soon after. Persistent hypertension compromises the fetus s blood supply and… … Universalium
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preeclampsia — f. patol. Complicación médica del embarazo que se caracteriza por un aumento de la tensión arterial y por la presencia de proteínas en la orina. Suele aparecer después de la veinteava semana de embarazo y es más frecuente en los primeros… … Diccionario médico
preeclampsia — [prē΄i klamp′sē ə] n. a disorder that may occur late in pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure, edema, protein in the urine, etc.: it may develop into eclampsia preeclamptic [prē΄ek lamp′tik] adj … English World dictionary
Preeclampsia — A condition in pregnancy characterized by abrupt hypertension (a sharp rise in blood pressure), albuminuria (leakage of large amounts of the protein albumin into the urine) and edema (swelling) of the hands, feet, and face. Preeclampsia is the… … Medical dictionary
eclampsia — Occurrence of one or more convulsions, not attributable to other cerebral conditions such as epilepsy or cerebral hemorrhage, in a patient with preeclampsia. [G. eklampsis, a shining forth] puerperal e. convulsions and coma associated with… … Medical dictionary
preeclampsia — /pree i klamp see euh/, n. Pathol. a form of toxemia of pregnancy, characterized by hypertension, fluid retention, and albuminuria, sometimes progressing to eclampsia. Also, pre eclampsia. [1920 25; PRE + ECLAMPSIA] * * * … Universalium
preeclampsia — noun abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated • Syn: ↑pre eclampsia • Hypernyms: ↑toxemia of pregnancy, ↑toxaemia of pregnancy, ↑toxemia, ↑toxaemia … Useful english dictionary
preeclampsia — noun Etymology: New Latin Date: 1923 a serious condition developing in late pregnancy that is characterized by a sudden rise in blood pressure, excessive weight gain, generalized edema, proteinuria, severe headache, and visual disturbances and… … New Collegiate Dictionary
