eclampsia
/ɪˈklæmpsiə/
NOUN
1. Pregnancy-related convulsive disorder
A serious complication of pregnancy characterized by seizures, typically associated with severe preeclampsia and high blood pressure, which can occur during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period.
1.1. Obstetric seizures and convulsions
Used in medical contexts to describe pregnancy-associated convulsive episodes resulting from eclampsia, a serious hypertensive complication that requires immediate medical attention.
Synonyms
- puerperal convulsions
- eclamptic convulsions
- eclamptic seizures
Examples
- Eclampsia poses a serious risk to pregnant women and is characterized by seizures associated with pregnancy-related hypertension.
- The doctors monitored her closely during pregnancy because of concerns about developing eclampsia.
- The medical team acted swiftly to manage the eclampsia and protect the safety of both mother and child.
- Early detection and appropriate management of preeclampsia can reduce the risk of developing eclampsia.
Related Words
- preeclampsia
- seizure
- convulsion
- hypertension
- proteinuria
- pregnancy
- obstetrics
- toxemia of pregnancy