ECLAMPSIA Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

eclampsia

noun

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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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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