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Definition of preeclampsia

preeclampsia

/ˌpriːɪˈklæmpsiə/
(UK: pre-eclampsia)
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Adjective:preeclamptic
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• noun

1

A potentially serious medical complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys, typically occurring after the twentieth week of gestation.

Example

"The obstetrician monitored her blood pressure closely during the third trimester to screen for any early signs of preeclampsia."

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predominant
predominantly
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preelection
preemie
preeminence

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century by combining the Latin prefix 'prae-' (before) with 'eclampsia', which derives from the Ancient Greek 'eklampsia' (a sudden flash or shining forth), referring to the sudden onset of seizures if the condition progresses.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Preeclampsia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/preeclampsia
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