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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, mens rea, men's room, mens sana in corpore sano, menstrual
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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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