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Meaning of menstruation
The primary meaning of the word "menstruation" refers to the natural process in females where the uterus sheds its lining, resulting in bleeding, typically occurring monthly.
Etymology of menstruation
The word "menstruation" originates from the Latin words "mensis," meaning month, and "menstruus," meaning monthly, and the suffix "-ation," indicating a process or action.
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the female reproductive cycle.
Synonyms
period
menses
menstruation cycle
menstrual cycle
menstrual period
time of the month
monthly period
monthly cycle
female cycle
fertility cycle
ovulation cycle
reproductive cycle
shedding
flow
discharge
bleeding
spotting
flux
catamenia
terms
courses
menses flow
menstrual bleeding
menstrual discharge
menstrual flow
feminine hygiene
women's health
gynecological health
female health
reproductive health
fertility health
menstrual hygiene
period pain
menstrual cramps
dysmenorrhea
menorrhea
metrorrhagia
oligomenorrhea
amenorrhea
hypermenorrhea
menorrhagia
Definitions
- The process in females where the uterus sheds its lining, resulting in bleeding, typically occurring monthly.
- * The monthly shedding of the uterine lining in females, characterized by bleeding and discharge.
Usage Examples
- Regular menstruation is a sign of reproductive health in females.
- * Irregular menstruation can be a symptom of various health issues.
- * Menstruation is a natural process that occurs in females of childbearing age.
Antonyms
amenorrhea
menopause
pregnancy
infertility
sterility
barrenness
childlessness
infertility treatment
birth control
contraception
abortion
miscarriage
stillbirth
hysterectomy
oophorectomy
menorrhagia treatment
dysmenorrhea treatment
menstrual suppression
menstrual cessation