menses
[ men-seez ]
/ ˈmɛn siz /
noun (used with a singular or plural verb) Physiology.
the periodic flow of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus; menstrual flow.
Nearby words
- mensa,
- mensal,
- mensch,
- mense,
- menservants,
- menshevik,
- menshevism,
- menstrual,
- menstrual cycle,
- menstrual extraction
Origin of menses
1590–1600; < Latin mēnsēs, plural of mēnsis month
mense
[ mens ]
/ mɛns /
noun
propriety; discretion.
verb (used with object), mensed, mens·ing.
to adorn; bring honor to; grace.
Origin of mense
men's
or mens
[ menz ]
/ mɛnz /
noun, plural men's.
a range of sizes in even and odd numbers for garments made for men.
a garment in this size range.
the department or section of a store where these garments are sold.
Origin of men's
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menses
/ (ˈmɛnsiːz) /
noun plural menses
another name for menstruation
the period of time, usually from three to five days, during which menstruation occurs
the matter discharged during menstruation
Word Origin for menses
C16: from Latin, pl of mensis month
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menses
"monthly discharge of blood from the uterus," 1590s, from Latin menses, plural of mensis "month" (see moon (n.)).
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menses
[ mĕn′sēz ]
n.
The monthly flow of blood and cellular debris from the uterus that begins at puberty and ceases at menopause.catamenia emmenia menstrual period
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menses
[ mĕn′sēz ]
See menstruation.
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