eclampsia

What is another word for eclampsia? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — A serious pregnancy complication in which high blood pressure leads to seizures and coma.

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Etymology

Eclampsia was borrowed from New Latin, which took it from French éclampsie. The French word goes back to Ancient Greek éklampsis, meaning a sudden, violent onset, literally brightness, from a verb meaning to shine or burst forth.

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Frequently asked questions

What is eclampsia?

It is a dangerous pregnancy complication involving seizures and coma caused by severe high blood pressure.

What causes eclampsia?

It results from hypertension during pregnancy that has progressed to the point of triggering seizures.

Where does the word eclampsia come from?

It comes from an Ancient Greek word meaning a sudden, violent onset, which literally meant brightness or a bursting forth.

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