Menstrual

  • 21menstrual — [14] Etymologically, menstrual means ‘monthly’. It comes from Latin mēnstruālis, an adjective derived from mēnsis ‘month’ (a close relative of English month). From the same source comes menses [16], originally the plural of Latin mēnsis, and… …

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  • 22menstrual — adj. of or relating to the menses or menstruation. Phrases and idioms: menstrual cycle the process of ovulation and menstruation in female primates. Etymology: ME f. L menstrualis f. mensis month …

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  • 23Menstrual cycle — See also: Menstruation and Menstruation (mammal) The menstrual cycle is the scientific term for the physiological changes that can occur in fertile women. This article focuses on the human menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle, under the… …

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  • 24Menstrual extraction — Background Abortion type Surgical First use 1971 Gestation First trimester Usage Developed and often used in lay setting …

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  • 25Menstrual synchrony — is a phenomenon reported in 1971 wherein the menstrual cycles of women who lived together (such as in homes, prisons, convents, bordellos, dormitories, or barracks) reportedly became synchronized over time. The existence of menstrual synchrony… …

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  • 26Menstrual leave — is a type of leave where a woman is given paid leave from her employment every time she is menstruating.[1][2] Contents 1 History 2 Changing times …

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  • 27Menstrual disorder — Classification and external resources ICD 10 N91 N95 ICD 9 …

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  • 28menstrual, ciclo — ciclo menstrual fisiol. Conjunto de manifestaciones cíclicas que se producen en las mujeres sexualmente maduras y no embarazadas en la mucosa uterina por influencia de las hormonas ováricas (estrógenos y progesterona), bajo el control del… …

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  • 29menstrual extraction — n a procedure for early termination of pregnancy by withdrawing the uterine lining and a fertilized egg if present by means of suction called also menstrual regulation …

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  • 30menstrual cycle — menstrual ,cycle noun count the repeated process in which a woman s WOMB prepares for PREGNANCY and that ends in a PERIOD if she does not get pregnant. The menstrual cycle usually lasts about a month …

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