eclampsia

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Recent Examples of eclampsia In late December, doctors at the al-Aqsa Hospital, 11 miles to the north, received a pregnant woman whose high blood pressure caused eclampsia and bleeding to her brain, according to Deborah Harrington, a British obstetrician who volunteered at the hospital with a Medical Aid for Palestinians team. Hajar Harb, Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2024 The complications, known as severe maternal morbidity, include unexpected and life-threatening events such as heart attacks, dangerously high blood pressure known as eclampsia, and extreme situations requiring life-saving interventions including the use of ventilators. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2023 Her autopsy showed evidence of eclampsia, but many don't know about this dangerous condition. Emily Nadal, Parents, 12 July 2023 Though eclampsia can occur with or without the presence of preeclampsia symptoms, addressing signs of preeclampsia if they are identified is vital to preventing more potentially dangerous outcomes from eclampsia. Emily Nadal, Parents, 22 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for eclampsia 
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Noun
  • In the final act, the Netanyahu government hopes that these convulsions will cause other regional powers to reach a permanent accommodation with Israel.
    Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
  • His epileptic convulsions happen less often and for shorter intervals — seconds at a time, instead of minutes.
    Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Backup offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark made a spot start against the Chiefs in Week 11 and also got some time at right tackle against the Lions after Brown suffered some neck spasms.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Freshman guard Trent Perry was limited to two minutes the entire game after being limited in practice the last few days because of back spasms.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Many patients are already asking about less-invasive options that don’t increase their risk of recurrence.
    Alice Park, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The recurrence of job cuts has further destabilized the workplace, eroding trust and loyalty.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Approximately one-third of people with eating disorders of any kind relapse.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The three months of CAR-T treatment got him into remission but as there was a risk of relapse, the next step was a bone marrow transplant.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2024

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“Eclampsia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclampsia. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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