dysmenorrhea

or dys·men·or·rhoe·a

[ dis-men-uh-ree-uh ]

/ ˌdɪs mɛn əˈri ə /

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noun Medicine/Medical.

painful menstruation.

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Origin of dysmenorrhea

From New Latin, dating back to 1800–10; see origin at dys-, menorrhea

OTHER WORDS FROM dysmenorrhea

dys·men·or·rhe·al, adjective

Words nearby dysmenorrhea

dyslexic, dyslexic thinking, dyslogia, dyslogistic, dysmelia, dysmenorrhea, dysmenorrhoea, dysmetria, dysmnesia, dysmorphia, dysmorphism

How to use dysmenorrhea in a sentence

Castoreum has done good in this as in spasmodic dysmenorrhea.
Psychotherapy|James J. Walsh
Dysmenorrhea is simply one symptom of the general nervous condition.
The Eugenic Marriage, Vol 2 (of 4)|W. Grant Hague
Dysmenorrhea means a difficult monthly flow, and is always preceded by severe pains in the back and lower part of the abdomen.
The Ladies Book of Useful Information|Anonymous
Professor Goodell's reminder that women have many organs outside of their pelvis is important in dysmenorrhea.
Psychotherapy|James J. Walsh

Just before marriage she underwent an operation for the relief of the dysmenorrhea.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 3 (of 6)|Havelock Ellis

Scientific definitions for dysmenorrhea

dysmenorrhea

[ dĭs-mĕn′ə-rē′ə ]

Painful menstruation.