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menses

[men-seez]
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noun (used with a singular or plural verb) Physiology.
  1. the periodic flow of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus; menstrual flow.

Origin of menses

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

mense

[mens]British Dialect
noun
  1. propriety; discretion.
verb (used with object), mensed, mens·ing.
  1. 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
Related formsmense·ful, adjectivemense·less, adjective

men's

or mens

[menz]
noun, plural men's.
  1. a range of sizes in even and odd numbers for garments made for men.
  2. a garment in this size range.
  3. the department or section of a store where these garments are sold.

Origin of men's

men + 's1
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Related Words for menses

discharge, bleeding, menses, monthlies, catamenia, menorrhea

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British Dictionary definitions for menses

menses

noun plural menses
  1. another name for menstruation
  2. the period of time, usually from three to five days, during which menstruation occurs
  3. the matter discharged during menstruation

Word Origin for menses

C16: from Latin, pl of mensis month
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Word Origin and History for menses
n.

"monthly discharge of blood from the uterus," 1590s, from Latin menses, plural of mensis "month" (see moon (n.)).

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menses in Medicine

menses

[mĕn′sēz]
n.
  1. 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 in Science

menses

[mĕn′sēz]
  1. See menstruation.
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