IPA: /ˌkætəˈmiːniəl/
KK: /kætəˈmiːniəl/
This word describes something that is connected to the monthly menstrual cycle in women.
The doctor explained the catamenial symptoms that can occur during menstruation.
Catamenial is derived from the Greek "katamenia" (meaning monthly), which is a combination of "kata-" (meaning down) and "men" (meaning month). The term refers to the monthly cycle associated with menstruation.
Think of the Greek roots where 'kata-' means down and 'men' refers to month, helping you remember that catamenial relates to the monthly cycle.