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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