menstrual
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
That analysis revealed reports of possible side effects, including menstrual irregularities, that may not have been fully documented in clinical trials or official drug safety records.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
The follow-up study, published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, also detected disproportionate reports of certain menstrual changes.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
Neelam was inspired to set up Birmingham-based charity Cysters to help tackle inequalities in menstrual, maternal and menopausal health.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Some studies conducted by academic researchers suggest GLP-1s may improve metabolic health and menstrual regularity in women with PMOS, particularly those who are overweight or have obesity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
“But I think I have menstrual syndrome,” I’d said.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a wordDefinitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
