menstrual
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of menstrual
1350–1400; Middle English menstruall < Latin mēnstruālis having monthly courses, equivalent to mēnstru ( a ) monthly courses (noun use of neuter plural of mēnstruus monthly; mēnstr- ( see semester) + -uus adj. suffix, probably on the model of annuus annual ) + -ālis -al 1
Example Sentences
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Participants will also provide menstrual fluid samples over three menstrual cycles using specially designed period pads.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Researchers say the work could help address long-standing gaps in understanding menstrual health and improve support for millions of women.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Heavy menstrual bleeding, sometimes known as HMB, affects up to half of women worldwide and can have a significant impact on physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Oura gathers a range of health data including heart rate and sleep patterns and uses them to develop predictions and personalized insights in areas such as impending illness and menstrual cycles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
For instance, I hated swimming during PE and considered it a basic human right to use my menstrual cycle as an excuse to stay out of the water.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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