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Antiphospholipid syndrome

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is an autoimmune, hypercoagulable state caused by antibodies against the cell-membrane phospholipids that provokes thrombosis in both veins and arteries, as well as pregnancy-related complications such as miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm delivery, or severe preeclampsia.

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  • Term: Hypercoagulable state

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