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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A major new research project aiming to transform care for women with heavy periods is to create the world's largest menstrual fluid biobank.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
By linking those samples with long-term health information and genetic data already held by the cohort studies, researchers hope to uncover biological signals associated with heavy menstrual bleeding.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Heavy menstrual bleeding, sometimes known as HMB, affects up to half of women worldwide and can have a significant impact on physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Researchers say menstrual health remains poorly understood despite being a key indicator of overall health, partly because of a lack of high-quality data.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Aristotle argued that the actual material provided by females was menstrual blood.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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