Definition

Pregnancy complication marked by high blood pressure and signs of organ involvement, often protein in urine, usually after 20 weeks.

PathologyReproductive

Breakdown

Prefix

pre-

before

Etymology

Greek: pre- (before) + eclampsia (seizure)

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