1. Abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated
   - pre-eclampsia

Derived forms: pre-eclampsias, preeclampsias

Type of: toxaemia [Brit, Cdn], toxaemia of pregnancy, toxemia [N. Amer], toxemia of pregnancy

Encyclopedia: Preeclampsia

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