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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Scores of women queued at a school sheltering Nepal flood victims, jostling to receive personal-care supplies, as concerns over sanitation and menstrual hygiene mount days after the catastrophic disaster.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Researchers say the work could help address long-standing gaps in understanding menstrual health and improve support for millions of women.
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
Maria Lewis, 34, from Weston-super-Mare, has lived with heavy menstrual bleeding since she first started menstruating and was diagnosed with endometriosis last year.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“If I talk about tampons or menstrual cups or pads, suddenly it's my fault the guys don't do their homework?”
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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