menopause

[ men-uh-pawz ]
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nounPhysiology.
  1. the period of permanent cessation of menstruation, usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55.

Origin of menopause

1
From the French word ménopause, dating back to 1870–75. See meno-, pause

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British Dictionary definitions for menopause

menopause

/ (ˈmɛnəʊˌpɔːz) /


noun
  1. the period during which a woman's menstrual cycle ceases, normally occurring at an age of 45 to 50: Nontechnical name: change of life

Origin of menopause

1
C19: from French, from Greek mēn month + pausis halt

Derived forms of menopause

  • menopausal or rare menopausic, adjective

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Scientific definitions for menopause

menopause

[ mĕnə-pôz′ ]


  1. The time at which menstruation ceases, occurring usually between 45 and 55 years of age in humans.

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Cultural definitions for menopause

menopause

[ (men-uh-pawz) ]


The period in a woman's life when her menstrual cycles stop. Menopause typically occurs between the ages of forty-five and fifty-five.

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