(n) abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated, Syn.pre-eclampsia
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
‖n. [ NL., from Gr. &unr_; a shining forth, fr. &unr_; to shine forth; &unr_; out + &unr_; to shine. ] (Med.) A fancied perception of flashes of light, a symptom of epilepsy; hence, epilepsy itself; convulsions. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The term is generally restricted to a convulsive affection attending pregnancy and parturition, and to infantile convulsions. [ 1913 Webster ]
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