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 Definitions of preeclampsia  [ˌpri ɪˈklæmp si ə]  

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Definition of 'preeclampsia' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) preeclampsia
a form of toxemia of pregnancy characterized by hypertension, fluid retention, and albuminuria, sometimes progressing to eclampsia.

Etymology:  (1920–25)

Definition of 'preeclampsia' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) preeclampsia, pre-eclampsia
abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated

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