noun
a serious condition in which a pregnant woman suddenly develops high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and swelling, often followed by seizures
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Eclampsia is a serious condition that can occur during pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure and seizures.
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My cousin had eclampsia during her pregnancy, but thankfully she and the baby are doing well now.
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Eclampsia is no joke, it can be really dangerous for both the mother and the baby.
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Dealing with that project was like navigating through a minefield, it felt like a constant state of eclampsia.