menstrual cycle

Noun

Meaning

a recurring cycle (beginning at menarche and ending at menopause) in which the endometrial lining of the uterus prepares for pregnancy; if pregnancy does not occur the lining is shed at menstruation

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Synonyms

period menses bloody mary Red River discharge bleeding curse menstruation red sea carrie red flag red tide catamenia menstruum metrorrhagia
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Antonyms

amenorrhea amenorrhoea nonmenstruation absence of menstruation lack of a menstrual period no vaginal bleeding
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Hypernyms

oscillation cycle

Related terms

menses menstruation

Examples

the average menstrual cycle is 28 days Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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