menstruation

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌmɛnstɹʊˈeɪʃn/
• (GA) IPA: /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/, /-stɹəˈweɪ-/, /ˌmɛnˈstɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ (the latter pronunciation leading to the spelling menstration)

Noun

menstruation

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

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:menstruation.

Related terms

• menstrual
• menstrual cycle
• menstruate
• menstruous
• menarche
• menopause

Translations

• French: menstruation
• German: Menstruation, Periode, ihre Tage haben, Regel, Regelblutung, Monatsblutung
• Italian: mestruazione, ciclo
• Portuguese: menstruação, regras
• Russian: менструа́ция
• Spanish: menstruación, regla, achaque, periodo

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