preeclampsia
noun
pre·eclamp·sia ˌprē-i-ˈklam(p)-sē-ə 
: a serious condition developing in late pregnancy that is characterized by a sudden rise in blood pressure, excessive weight gain, generalized edema, proteinuria, severe headache, and visual disturbances and that may result in eclampsia if untreated
preeclamptic
ˌprē-i-ˈklam(p)-tik
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Disorders impacting pregnancy: What is preeclampsia? 
Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Women who’ve had flu are more likely to have preeclampsia later on. Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2022 Women are also at a higher risk of adverse pregnancy health outcomes as a result of Covid infections, including hypertension, preeclampsia, impaired fetal growth and preterm birth. Madeline Halpert, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Emergency medical conditions for pregnant patients may include ectopic pregnancy, complications of pregnancy loss, or emergent hypertensive disorders, such as preeclampsia with severe features, the guidance said. Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 11 July 2022 While urine tests are taken routinely during pregnancy to monitor for conditions like diabetes, dehydration or preeclampsia, women may not know that they can also be used to screen for drugs. Anne Branigin, Washington Post, 2 July 2022 Certain issues, such as ectopic pregnancy, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and hypertension, also put subsequent pregnancies at risk. Li Cohen, CBS News, 1 July 2022 Other medical conditions, like preeclampsia and even postpartum hemorrhages can also occur. Bydr. Chidimma J. Acholonu, ABC News, 17 May 2022 Today a woman goes to a doctor or midwife and is asked a series of questions to determine preeclampsia risk. Katie Jennings, Forbes, 17 May 2022 See More
Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Women who’ve had flu are more likely to have preeclampsia later on. Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2022 Women are also at a higher risk of adverse pregnancy health outcomes as a result of Covid infections, including hypertension, preeclampsia, impaired fetal growth and preterm birth. Madeline Halpert, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Emergency medical conditions for pregnant patients may include ectopic pregnancy, complications of pregnancy loss, or emergent hypertensive disorders, such as preeclampsia with severe features, the guidance said. Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 11 July 2022 While urine tests are taken routinely during pregnancy to monitor for conditions like diabetes, dehydration or preeclampsia, women may not know that they can also be used to screen for drugs. Anne Branigin, Washington Post, 2 July 2022 Certain issues, such as ectopic pregnancy, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and hypertension, also put subsequent pregnancies at risk. Li Cohen, CBS News, 1 July 2022 Other medical conditions, like preeclampsia and even postpartum hemorrhages can also occur. Bydr. Chidimma J. Acholonu, ABC News, 17 May 2022 Today a woman goes to a doctor or midwife and is asked a series of questions to determine preeclampsia risk. Katie Jennings, Forbes, 17 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin
First Known Use
1923, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
preeclampsia
noun
pre·eclamp·sia ˌprē-i-ˈklam(p)-sē-ə
: a serious condition developing in late pregnancy that is characterized by a sudden rise in blood pressure, excessive weight gain, generalized edema, proteinuria, severe headache, and visual disturbances and that may result in eclampsia if untreated compare eclampsia sense a, toxemia of pregnancy