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preeclampsia [¦prē·i′klamp·sē·ə] (medicine) A toxemia occurring in the latter half of pregnancy, characterized by an acute elevation of blood pressure and usually by edema and proteinuria, but without convulsions or coma. Also known as toxemia of pregnancy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Of these, 72 had developed preeclampsia late in their pregnancies. Greater proportions of women who had had a cesarean experienced medical complications in their second pregnancies, including anemia, cardiac disease, diabetes, chronic hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia and placental disorders. However, one woman developed late preeclampsia (week 39), and one had premature delivery (week 35). |
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