preeclamptic

English

Etymology

pre- +‎ eclamptic

Adjective

preeclamptic (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to preeclampsia.
  2. Before eclampsia.

Noun

preeclamptic (plural preeclamptics)

  1. An individual who has preeclampsia.
    • 2015 October 1, “Placental Cadmium Levels Are Associated with Increased Preeclampsia Risk”, in PLOS ONE‎, DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0139341:
      In addition, mean placental levels of Cd have been shown to be higher in preeclamptics versus normotensive women.
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