eclampsia
/ɪˈklæmpsiə/
noun
- A serious medical condition in pregnant women that causes seizures and high blood pressure, usually occurring in the later stages of pregnancy or shortly after childbirth.
- She was hospitalized with severe preeclampsia, which later developed into eclampsia.
- The doctor explained that eclampsia can be dangerous for both the mother and the baby if not treated quickly.
- Modern medicine has greatly reduced the number of deaths from eclampsia through early detection and care.