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eclampsia

ec·lamp·si·a
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ih-klamp-see-uh]
    • /ɪˈklæmp si ə/
    • /ɪˈklæmpsɪə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-klamp-see-uh]
    • /ɪˈklæmp si ə/

Definitions of eclampsia word

  • noun eclampsia a form of toxemia of pregnancy, characterized by albuminuria, hypertension, and convulsions. 1
  • noun eclampsia A condition in which one or more convulsions occur in a pregnant woman suffering from high blood pressure, often followed by coma and posing a threat to the health of mother and baby. 1
  • noun eclampsia a toxic condition of unknown cause that sometimes develops in the last three months of pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure, abnormal weight gain and convulsions 0
  • noun eclampsia another name for milk fever (in cattle) 0
  • noun eclampsia an attack of convulsions; specif., a disorder that may occur late in pregnancy, characterized by convulsions, edema, and elevated blood pressure 0
  • noun eclampsia (pathology) A complication of pregnancy characterized by convulsions and coma. 0

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Origin of eclampsia

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < New Latin < Greek éklamps(is) sudden development (ek- ec- + lámp(ein) to shine + -sis -sis + -ia -ia

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Parts of speech for Eclampsia

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eclampsia popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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