eclampsia
A complication of pregnancy characterized by seizures and coma due to hypertension.
Related words
- eclamptic
- preeclampsia
Word history
From Ancient Greek "ἔκλᾰμψῐς" (sudden development, violent onset).
Where this comes from
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