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HELLP syndrome

n [hemolysis elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count] :  a serious disorder of pregnancy of unknown etiology that occurs between the 23rd and 39th weeks, that is characterized by a great reduction in the number of platelets per cubic millimeter, by hemolysis, by abnormal liver function tests, and sometimes by hypertension, and that requires termination of pregnancy .
 
 

 
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