menses

[ men-seez ]
/ ˈmɛn siz /
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noun (used with a singular or plural verb) Physiology.

the periodic flow of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus; menstrual flow.

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Origin of menses

1590–1600; < Latin mēnsēs, plural of mēnsis month

Words nearby menses

mensa, mensal, mensch, mense, menservants, menses, menshevik, menstrual, menstrual cycle, menstrual extraction, menstrual period

Definition for menses (2 of 3)

mense
[ mens ]
/ mɛns /
British Dialect

noun

propriety; discretion.

verb (used with object), mensed, mens·ing.

to adorn; bring honor to; grace.

Origin of mense

1490–1500; variant (north) of mensk, Middle English menske courtesy, honor < Old Norse menska humanity, cognate with Old English menniscu literally, the human state; akin to mensch. See man1, -ish1

OTHER WORDS FROM mense

mense·ful, adjectivemense·less, adjective

Definition for menses (3 of 3)

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

men + 's1
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Words related to menses

discharge, bleeding, monthlies, catamenia, menorrhea

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British Dictionary definitions for menses

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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Medical definitions for menses

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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Scientific definitions for menses

menses
[ mĕn′sēz ]

See menstruation.
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