amenorrhoea

/ æˌmɛnəˈrɪə; eɪ- /

noun

1. abnormal absence of menstruation

Word History and Origins

Origin of amenorrhoea¹

C19: from a- ¹+ meno- + -rrhoea

Example Sentences

Amenorrhoea is common during convalescence from acute diseases; it is also a result of chronic diseases of the liver, stomach, intestines, kidneys, and especially of the lungs; it complicates anaemia, malaria, rheumatism, and other general pathological conditions.

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Amenorrhoea is an absence of menstruation in conditions other than pregnancy or lactation.

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Absolute amenorrhoea is a complete absence of menstruation for several months; relative amenorrhoea is delayed, scant menstruation.

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Fright, grief, great anxiety, mental shock cause amenorrhoea; so do homesickness and many forms of insanity.

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Opposed to amenorrhoea is menorrhagia, or an excessive menstrual flow.

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