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​the condition known as _____ is characterized by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria.

a. ​preeclampsia
b. ​uterine prolapse
c. ​oophorectomy
d. ​eclampsia

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A. Pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia also known as pregnancy induced hypersion or toxemia. It is a pathological condition in pregnancy that is characterized by hypertension, edema and proteinuria. However, pre-eclampsia is a symptom that is associated with late pregnancy that encompasses both convulsive and non-convulsive stage.

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