menstrual
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of menstrual
1350–1400; Middle English menstruall < Latin mēnstruālis having monthly courses, equivalent to mēnstru ( a ) monthly courses (noun use of neuter plural of mēnstruus monthly; mēnstr- ( see semester) + -uus adj. suffix, probably on the model of annuus annual ) + -ālis -al 1
Example Sentences
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Some can track blood pressure and menstrual cycles.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
"But nearly 4% of the Reddit users in our sample reported menstrual irregularities, which would be even higher in a female-only sample. We think that's a signal worth investigating."
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
Lesley Salem, founder of the workplace training organisation Over the Bloody Moon, said: "We want to make sure that hormonal health and menstrual health isn't a barrier."
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The film highlighted the experience of teen girls in Surkhet, Nepal, and the menstrual stigma they faced.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
She also made note of her menstrual cycle.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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