dysmenorrhoea
Britishnoun
Other Word Forms
- dysmenorrhoeal adjective
Etymology
Origin of dysmenorrhoea
C19: from dys- + Greek mēn month + rhoiā a flowing
Example Sentences
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Dysmenorrhoea, endometriosis, incontinence, hysterectomy, prolapse and urinary tract infections are among the conditions covered by gynae services.
From BBC
Dysmenorrhoea, difficult or obstructed menstruation, is a term used for menstruation accompanied by pain.
From Project Gutenberg
There is another variety of dysmenorrhoea, called membranous, in which the superficial layer of the uterine lining is cast off partly or wholly.
From Project Gutenberg
In the neurotic variety of dysmenorrhoea pain often persists after the menstrual flow has set in, but in inflammatory dysmenorrhoea the flow relieves the pain or removes it.
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In obstructive dysmenorrhoea the menstrual fluid is retained by narrow or tortuous outlets, flexions of the uterus, and similar causes.
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