ECLAMPSIA Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

eclampsia

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Definition of eclampsia

as in convulsion

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Recent Examples of eclampsia Bowie’s autopsy said that some of the potential factors in her death included complications from respiratory distress and eclampsia, a severe form of preeclampsia. — Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026 After numerous bumps along the way while pregnant, including developing a subchorionic haemorrhage and pre-eclampsia, doctors recommended Maddicyn terminate her pregnancy. — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026 The cast and crew are shooting the season-two finale’s big trauma scene, an emergency C-section performed on a woman with no history of prenatal care who has spiraled into eclampsia. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026 Midwives generally recommend hospital births for high-risk patients, such as those carrying twins, those with pre-eclampsia, or when a baby is breech (head up instead of down). — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eclampsia

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Noun

But in some cases, West Nile can reach the brain and cause extreme headaches, meningitis, tremors, convulsions and paralysis.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026
The gas was highly toxic to the respiratory system, causing asphyxiation, convulsions, and, in severe cases, death.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of convulsion

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If not properly administered and monitored, an unsafe amount of potassium entering the body can lead to cardiac arrhythmia, kidney dysfunction, muscle weakness or spasms, metabolic disturbances or death, according to Ameri Pharma.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Stiff-person syndrome’s most common symptoms include muscle stiffness and painful spasms that can lead to secondary effects, like unsteady gait, double vision, and slurred speech, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026

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Acting National Police Commissioner Yoo Jae-seong apologized and promised measures to prevent a recurrence.

— Reuters, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
Interim data from a large trial showed the experimental vaccine, when combined with Merck's blockbuster immunotherapy Keytruda, helped reduce the risk of melanoma recurrence and spread in patients whose tumors have been surgically removed.

— Mariam Sunny, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of recurrence

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Some improved dramatically in just a few days, while others required longer courses to cure their infection and avoid relapse.

— Amy J. Mathers, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
Rates of relapse among nonpregnant patients averaged 72%, according to a systematic review of 13 studies.

— Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 24 Aug. 2026

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