menorrhagia
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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
When, however, menorrhagia is a symptom of some serious progressive condition, psychotherapy will do harm rather than good.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
In the cases related by Dr. Clarke, there is nothing to show that the menorrhagia was occasioned by study during the week of menstruation, rather than during the three weeks that preceded it.
From The Education of American Girls by Brackett, Anna C. (Anna Callender)
Opposed to amenorrhoea is menorrhagia, or an excessive menstrual flow.
From Essays In Pastoral Medicine by ?Malley, Austin
When about twenty years of age, perhaps a year or so older, she applied to me for advice in consequence of neuralgia, back-ache, menorrhagia, leucorrhœa, and general debility.
From Sex in Education or, A Fair Chance for Girls by Clarke, Edward Hammond
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