menstruation

[ men-stroo-ey-shuhn, -strey- ]

noun

1. the periodic discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus, occurring approximately monthly from puberty to menopause in nonpregnant women and females of other primate species.
2. the period of menstruating.

menstruation

/ ˈmɛnstrʊəs; ˌmɛnstrʊˈeɪʃən /

noun

1. the approximately monthly discharge of blood and cellular debris from the uterus by nonpregnant women from puberty to the menopause Also calledmenses Nontechnical nameperiod

menstruation

/ mĕn′stro̅o̅-ā′shən /

1. The monthly flow of blood from the uterus beginning at puberty in girls and other female primates.
2. Also called menses
3. See also menstrual cycle

menstruation

1. The periodic discharge of the blood -enriched lining of the uterus through the vagina . Menstruation marks the end of one menstrual cycle and the beginning of another.

Derived Forms

• menstruous, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of menstruation¹

First recorded in 1770–80; menstruate + -ion

Example Sentences

But in a country where conversation on menstruation still comes with stigma and taboo, menopause awareness is lagging.

From BBC

Eve was cursed for her transgression when God made childbearing painful, and menstruation became a stigma.

From Salon

In this view, "real" men don't accept menstruation as a normal fact of life.

From Salon

Making menstruation into an internet meme seems destined to backfire now too.

From Los Angeles Times

Allegations included that migrants held at Manston between September and November 2022 did not have access to menstruation products, had severe bleeding in pregnancy and miscarriage and struggled to breastfeed.

From BBC