Toxemia of pregnancy is a general term that encompasses preeclampsia and eclampsia. Preeclampsia and eclampsia are serious complications of pregnancy that are characterized by hypertension and protein in the urine (proteinuria) that can develop into tonic-clonic seizures that are life-threatening to both the mother and the baby.
Toxemia of Pregnancy: an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine
Source: WordNet 2.1
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