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- [ih-klamp-see-uh]
- /ɪˈklæmp si ə/
- /ɪˈklæmpsɪə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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