amenia
|a-me-nia|
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/əˈmiːniə/
absence of menstruation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amenia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amenia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'men' meant 'month.'
Historical Evolution
'amenia' changed from the Greek word 'amenia' and eventually became the modern English word 'amenia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a month,' referring to the absence of monthly menstruation, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the absence of menstruation.
The doctor diagnosed her with amenia after several tests.
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Last updated: 2025/07/12 19:51
