eˈklampsēə, ə̇ˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin, modification (influenced by New Latin -ia ) of Greek eklampsis brightness, shining forth, from eklampein to shine forth (from ek out of, out, forth — from ex — + lampein to shine) + -sis — more at ex- , lamp
: a convulsive state : an attack of convulsions: as
a. : toxemia of pregnancy especially when severe and marked by convulsions and coma — compare preeclampsia
b. : a condition comparable to milk fever of cows occurring in domestic animals (as dogs and cats)
• ec·lamp·tic (ˈ)e|klam(p)tik, ə̇ˈk- adjective