Eclampsia

usgb/ɪˈklæmpsiə/
noun

A severe condition that sometimes happens in the late stage of pregnancy, causing sudden high blood pressure, headache, and usually seizures.

Early detection of preeclampsia can help prevent eclampsia and other severe complications.
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Late Pregnancy Risk

Eclampsia is specifically linked to late pregnancy, implying a timeframe and associated risks.

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Despite a healthy start, she developed eclampsia in the third trimester.
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High Blood Pressure

Eclampsia involves a sudden increase in blood pressure, a detail that underscores its seriousness.

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Her high blood pressure was a telltale sign of possible eclampsia.
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Non-Communicable

Eclampsia is a non-communicable condition, important for understanding its transmission.

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Even though her sister had eclampsia, she knew she couldn't 'catch' it.
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