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Hyperemesis Gravidarum
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Definition
: Intractable VOMITING that develops in early PREGNANCY and persists. This can lead to DEHYDRATION and WEIGHT LOSS.
check tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY
Other names
Pernicious Vomiting of Pregnancy; Pregnancy Pernicious Vomiting