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men⋅stru⋅ous

  [men-stroo-uhs, -struhs]
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–adjective
pertaining to menstruation.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME: menstruating < L mēnstruus monthly; see menstruate, -ous
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men·stru·al   (měn'strōō-əl)   
adj.  

  1. Of or relating to menstruation.

    1. Taking place on a monthly basis.

    2. Lasting for one month.


[Middle English, from Old French menstruel, from Latin mēnstruālis, from mēnstruus, menstrual, from mēnsis, month; see mē-2 in Indo-European roots.]
men·stru·ous   (měn'strōō-əs)   
adj.  Variant of menstrual.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: men·stru·ous
Pronunciation: 'men(t)-str&(-w&)s
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or undergoing menstruation
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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