dysmenorrhea

/ˌˈdɪsˈmɛnəˌˈriə/
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Definitions of dysmenorrhea
  1. noun
    painful menstruation
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    types:
    primary dysmenorrhea
    painful menstruation that is intrinsic to menstruation and not the result of a disease
    secondary dysmenorrhea
    painful menstruation that is caused by some specific disorder (as endometriosis)
    type of:
    hurting, pain
    a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
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