eclamptic

/ɛkˈlæmptɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of eclampsia, a severe complication of pregnancy or childbirth

“The patient’s eclamptic episode was a result of preeclampsia left untreated.”

2. noun

a person affected by eclampsia

“The eclamptic woman required immediate medical attention.”

Synonyms

  • eclampsial
  • eclamptic
  • eclamptic

Antonyms

  • normotensive
  • normotonic