Definition

The monthly process in which a woman discharges blood and other substances from the uterus as part of her reproductive cycle.

Example

Many women experience physical symptoms during menstruation.

Conversation

I read an article about how menstruation affects mood swings.

Oh really? I've noticed that too, especially during that time of the month.

Yeah, I think it's important to talk about menstruation more openly.

Absolutely! It’s a natural process and everyone should understand it better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Menstruation → It is formed from "mensis" (from Latin, meaning month) and "-ation" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "menstruation" refers to the monthly process of shedding the uterine lining in females.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for month, 'mensis', to remember that menstruation refers to the monthly cycle in females.

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