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Pregnancy Terms & Definitions

Toxemia

Pregnancy-induced hypertension, a dangerous condition that may occur during pregnancy. Symptoms may include elevated maternal blood pressure, swelling of ankles and hands, sudden weight gain and protein in the urine. Also see pre-eclampsia and eclampsia.

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