Which of the following statements is NOT true about the medical term eclampsia?
A. It is preceded by hyperemesis gravidarum.
B. It comes from the Greek for "to shine" or "lightening," and probably comes from the fact that seizures strike suddenly.
C. It is characterized by seizures.
D. It is a severe, life-threatening complication of pregnancy.
E. All of these.
Answer: A
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