Gestosis, EPH
| Definition: |
Hypertensive state associated with edema and proteinuria which develops during pregnancy up to the 20th week of gestation, after which it is classified as pre-eclampsia. |
| Notes: |
EPH stands for Edema, Proteinuria, Hypertension; check tags HUMAN & FEMALE & PREGNANCY |
| Previously Indexed: |
Edema (1968-1988),Hypertension (1968-1988),Pregnancy Complications (1975-1983),Pregnancy Toxemias (1968-1988),Proteinuria (1968-1988) |
Gestosis, EPH Definitions and Terms
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