Preeclampsia
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| Preeclampsia | |
|---|---|
| Term | Preeclampsia |
| Short definition | a serious disorder that occurs in the second half of pregnancy, in which a woman experiences high blood pressure, fluid retention, nausea, and headaches; if not treated it can lead to eclampsia |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
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Preeclampsia (definition) a serious disorder that occurs in the second half of pregnancy, in which a woman experiences high blood pressure, fluid retention, nausea, and headaches; if not treated it can lead to eclampsia
==Preeclampsia (overview)==