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preeclampsia Definition

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preeclampsia
noun(pre-eclamp-sia)
a serious condition developing in late pregnancy that is characterized by a sudden rise in blood pressure, excessive weight gain, generalized edema, proteinuria, severe headache, and visual disturbances and that may result in eclampsia if untreated

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