Noun: preeclampsia ,pree-i'klamp-see-u
- Abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated
"Her doctor monitored her closely for preeclampsia during the third trimester";
- pre-eclampsia
Type of: toxaemia [Brit, Cdn], toxaemia of pregnancy, toxemia [N. Amer], toxemia of pregnancy
Encyclopedia: Preeclampsia