Definition

Bleeding from the uterus that occurs at irregular times, not related to the normal menstrual cycle.

Example

The doctor explained that metrorrhagia can be a sign of an underlying health issue.

Conversation

Hey, have you ever heard of metrorrhagia?

Yeah, isn't that when someone has bleeding between their periods?

Exactly! I was reading about it, and it seems pretty concerning.

It really is; I think anyone experiencing that should see a doctor.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Metrorrhagia is formed from "metra" (from Greek "mētra", meaning uterus) and "rhagia" (from Greek "rhagē", meaning to burst forth or flow). The word describes abnormal bleeding from the uterus, indicating a flow that bursts forth from this organ.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for uterus ('metra') and the idea of a flow that bursts forth ('rhagia') to remember that metrorrhagia refers to abnormal bleeding from the uterus.

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