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Eclampsia - Glossary

Written by - Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Jul 11, 2024

Glossary

Pre-Eclampsia - High blood pressure during pregnancy is called pre-eclampsia.

Asphyxia - Suffocation at birth.

Intrauterine growth - Growth of the baby within the womb.

Published on Sep 24, 2014
Last Updated on Jul 11, 2024

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