menses

[ men-seez ]

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. the periodic flow of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus; menstrual flow.

menses

/ ˈmɛnsiːz /

noun

1. See menstruation
   another name for menstruation
2. the period of time, usually from three to five days, during which menstruation occurs
3. the matter discharged during menstruation

menses

/ mĕn′sēz /

1. See menstruation

Word History and Origins

Origin of menses¹

1590–1600; < Latin mēnsēs, plural of mēnsis month

Word History and Origins

Origin of menses¹

C16: from Latin, pl of mensis month

Example Sentences

Itaque non multo plus hodie, qum septem menses hic commorati sumus.

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Parturitio aliquando decem vel duodecim annos post ultimos menses evenit.

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In his Tabula ad situandos et concordandos menses cum signis in dorso astrolabii in Atti della soc.

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But many times the menses proceed from some violence done to nature, or some morbific matter, which often proves fatal.

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If it arises from suppression of the menses, look in Chapter XI, p. 102, for the cure.

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