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pre-eclampsia (n.)

also preeclampsia, "pregnancy condition characterized by high blood pressure and other symptoms associated with eclampsia," 1903, from pre- + eclampsia. Related: Pre-eclamptic (1896).

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Definitions of pre-eclampsia from WordNet

pre-eclampsia (n.)
abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated;
Synonyms: preeclampsia
From wordnet.princeton.edu