Eclampsia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003543",
  "term": "Eclampsia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The onset of seizures in a woman with pre-eclampsia, a condition characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine during pregnancy. These seizures are not attributable to other causes and represent a severe complication of pregnancy. Eclampsia is a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention to protect both the mother and the fetus.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "convulsion",
    "pre-eclampsia",
    "pregnancy",
    "seizure"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 746 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/eclampsia/"
}