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Pre-Eclampsia

Medical Definition: Development of hypertension with proteinuria, edema, or both, due to pregnancy or the influence of a recent pregnancy. It occurs after the 20th week of gestation, but it may develop before this time in the presence of trophoblastic disease.
Guide Notes: hypertension, proteinuria & edema after 20th week of pregn; check tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY
Previously Indexed: Pregnancy Toxemias (1966-1974)

Pre-Eclampsia Medical Definitions and Terms

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