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

1
1590–1600; <Latin mēnsēs, plural of mēnsis month

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British Dictionary definitions for menses

menses

/ (ˈmɛnsiːz) /


nounplural menses
  1. another name for menstruation

  2. the period of time, usually from three to five days, during which menstruation occurs

  1. the matter discharged during menstruation

Origin of menses

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C16: from Latin, pl of mensis month

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Scientific definitions for menses

menses

[ mĕnsēz ]


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