The term used to describe a life-threatening condition involving convulsions, high blood pressure, swelling and proteinuria after the twentieth week of pregnancy is

A. polyhydramnios
B. gestational diabetes
C. eclampsia
D. hyperemesis gravidarum
E. preeclampsia


Answer: C

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