menorrhea

/ˈmɛnəˌriə/
IPA guide

Definitions of menorrhea
  1. noun
    flow of blood from the uterus; occurs at roughly monthly intervals during a woman's reproductive years
    synonyms: menstrual blood, menstrual flow
    see moresee less
    type of:
    blood
    the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘menorrhea'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family