menorrhagia

/ˈmɛnəˌreɪdʒ(i)ə/
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Definitions of menorrhagia
  1. noun
    abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumors and can lead to anemia if prolonged
    synonyms: hypermenorrhea
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    type of:
    catamenia, flow, menses, menstruation, menstruum, period
    the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause
    symptom
    (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
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