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preeclampsia

 

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Noun preeclampsia has 1 sense
  1. preeclampsia, pre-eclampsia - abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated
    --1 is a kind of toxemia of pregnancy, toxaemia of pregnancy, toxemia, toxaemia

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Preeclampsia

Description:

Preeclampsia is a disorder that can occur during pregnancy and is characterized by high blood pressure and damage to organs, typically the liver and kidneys. This condition usually occurs after 20 weeks of gestation and can lead to serious complications for both the mother and the baby if left untreated.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A condition characterized by high blood pressure and organ damage occurring during pregnancy.

Example sentence: The doctor closely monitored the pregnant woman for signs of preeclampsia.

Sense 2 (Adjective):

Related to or affected by preeclampsia.

Example sentence: The preeclampsia patient was advised to rest and avoid stress.

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