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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Her home experiment, which she and Johnson are broadcasting on social media, is aimed at mapping her biological data over the course of her menstrual cycle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
But that sense of control evaporates as soon as Layla's period nears - the peak of her menstrual cycle.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Players are also entitled to request absence from training or matches because of menstrual health reasons, while still receiving full pay.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Some can track blood pressure and menstrual cycles.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
Regardless of the water’s source, for centuries people believed that it cured rheumatism’s stiff joints, as well as skin problems, respiratory illnesses, menstrual cramps, fevers, and so on.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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