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puerperal eclampsia |
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puerperal eclampsia Etymology: L, puerpus, childbirth; Gk, ek, out, lampein, to flash a condition of coma and convulsive seizures occurring after childbirth. It is associated with hypertension, edema, and proteinuria. See also puerperal fever. eclampsia a syndrome including convulsions and coma occurring in animals soon after birth of the young. bitch eclampsia see puerperal tetany. mare eclampsia see lactation tetany (2). puerperal eclampsia see puerperal tetany. sow eclampsia a poorly defined condition of older sows after farrowing which responds to treatment with calcium and magnesium. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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