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1350–1400; special use of Middle English menstruum monthly period < Medieval Latin (in L only plural mēnstrua occurs). See menstrual
1350–1400; special use of Middle English menstruum monthly period < Medieval Latin (in L only plural mēnstrua occurs). See menstrual
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menstruum men·stru·um (měn'str&oomacr;-əm)
n. pl. men·stru·ums or men·stru·a (-str&oomacr;-ə)
A solvent, especially one used in extracting compounds from plant and animal tissues and preparing drugs.
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