menstruation

See also: Menstruation

English

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Etymology

menstruate + -ion

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪʃən/, /ˌmɛnˈstɹeɪʃən/ (the latter pronunciation leading to the spelling menstration)
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  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

menstruation (countable and uncountable, plural menstruations)

  1. The periodic discharging of the menses, the flow of blood and cells from the lining of the uterus in unfertilized females of humans and other primates.

Synonyms

  • See also Thesaurus:menstruation.

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French

Noun

menstruation f (plural menstruations)

  1. menstruation; period

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