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menorrhagia

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

noun

Pathology.
  1. excessive menstrual discharge.


menorrhagia British  
/ ˌmɛnɔːˈreɪdʒɪə, ˌmɛnəˈrædʒɪk /

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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If the trunk is incised, an astringent gum exudes and this they use in diarrhœa, dysentery and menorrhagia.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Jerome Beers Thomas

After this, treat five to eight minutes with uterine electrode, in the manner prescribed for menorrhagia.

From A Newly Discovered System of Electrical Medication by Daniel Clark

All physicians are aware of the frequent dependence of menorrhagia upon anemia, not only acquired, but congenital.

From The Education of American Girls by Anna C. (Anna Callender) Brackett

This state of mind modifies even fibroid menorrhagia favorably.

From Psychotherapy by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh

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

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