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menorrhagia

American  
[men-uh-ray-jee-uh, -juh] / ˌmɛn əˈreɪ dʒi ə, -dʒə /

noun

Pathology.
  1. excessive menstrual discharge.


menorrhagia British  
/ ˌmɛnɔːˈreɪdʒɪə /

noun

  1. excessive bleeding during menstruation

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of menorrhagia

First recorded in 1770–80; meno- + -rrhagia


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By menorrhagia we understand an immoderate flow of the menses.

From The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources by Anonymous

As she lost much in weight, was run down in strength, became self-centered, stayed more at home, and took less exercise, the resultant depression in her general condition emphasized the menorrhagia.

From Psychotherapy by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh

The menorrhagia ceased, but persistent dysmenorrhœa now indicates the neuralgic friction of an imperfectly developed reproductive apparatus.

From Sex in Education or, A Fair Chance for Girls by Edward Hammond Clarke

Internally, used for.—Bleeding from the lungs, kidneys, piles, dysentery, menorrhagia.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Thomas Jefferson Ritter

Diseases, Dose, etc.—In menorrhagia either can be used, as well as in other diseases.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Thomas Jefferson Ritter

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