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

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Black and Indigenous women disproportionately experience higher rates of complications, such as preeclampsia and hemorrhage, which contributes to their higher maternal mortality and morbidity rates. —

Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024 The effect of the complications included a 13% increase in risk of death for pregnant people who had preeclampsia, a 41% increase for those who gave birth prematurely, and a 52% increase for those who had gestational diabetes. —

science.org, 8 Apr. 2020 During Pregnancy Working out during pregnancy can have many benefits, including a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes (high blood sugar that first appears in pregnancy) and preeclampsia (high blood pressure in pregnancy). —

Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024 The complications include kidney problems, blood clots, high blood pressure, which can lead to preeclampsia, and increased risk of stillbirth. —

Doha Madani, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for preeclampsia