PMS

American  

1. premenstrual syndrome.

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PMS British  

abbreviation

1. premenstrual syndrome

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PMS Cultural  

1. Associated with the retention of water and salts in the tissues for up to a week before the onset of menstruation, the symptoms of PMS include irritability, fatigue, emotional distress, and sometimes depression.

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Usage

What does PMS mean? PMS stands for premenstrual syndrome, a condition that can occur in women several days before the start of their period. Symptoms of PMS can include emotional changes, such as depression or irritability, and physical changes, such as bloating and soreness. How is PMS pronounced?[ pee-em-es ]What are some other words related to PMS?menstruation

Example Sentences

Among the politicians attending today's service, were several former PMs, including Lord David Cameron, Boris Johnson and Sir John Major.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

This item has been updated to correct in the headline that it was the FMs that made these remarks, not the PMs.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023

Mr Wallace has served as defence secretary under three different PMs and played a high-profile role in the UK's response to the war in Ukraine.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2023

Former PMs are also entitled to a chauffer-driven government car for protection.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2022

Former PMs are also entitled to a chauffeur-driven government car for protection.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2022