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menstruation
[ men-stroo-ey-shuhn, -strey- ]
/ ˌmɛn struˈeɪ ʃən, -ˈstreɪ- /
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noun
the periodic discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus, occurring approximately monthly from puberty to menopause in nonpregnant women and females of other primate species.
the period of menstruating.
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Origin of menstruation
First recorded in 1770–80; menstruate + -ion
Words nearby menstruation
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British Dictionary definitions for menstruation
menstruation
/ (ˌmɛnstrʊˈeɪʃən) /
noun
the approximately monthly discharge of blood and cellular debris from the uterus by nonpregnant women from puberty to the menopauseAlso called: menses Nontechnical name: period
Derived forms of menstruation
menstruous (ˈmɛnstrʊəs), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific definitions for menstruation
menstruation
[ mĕn′strōō-ā′shən ]
The monthly flow of blood from the uterus beginning at puberty in girls and other female primates. Also called menses See also menstrual cycle.
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Cultural definitions for menstruation
menstruation
[ (men-strooh-ay-shuhn) ]
The periodic discharge of the blood-enriched lining of the uterus through the vagina. Menstruation marks the end of one menstrual cycle and the beginning of another.
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