after-menopause
|af-ter-men-o-pause|
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/ˈæftər ˈmɛnəˌpɔz/
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/ˈɑːftə ˈmɛnəˌpɔːz/
post-menopausal period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'after-menopause' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'menopause', where 'after' indicates a subsequent period and 'menopause' refers to the cessation of menstruation.
Historical Evolution
'After-menopause' is a modern English term formed by combining 'after' and 'menopause'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the period following menopause', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period following menopause.
She experienced some health changes after-menopause.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 06:51