Definition of Hypertension, gestational
Hypertension, gestational: High blood pressure that develops during pregnancy and may subside after delivery. Women who have experienced gestational hypertension are more likely to develop hypertension and suffer a stroke later in life. Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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