amenorrhea
|a-me-nor-rhe-a|
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/ˌeɪ.məˈnɔːr.i.ə/
absence of menstruation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amenorrhea' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amenorrhoia,' where 'a-' meant 'without,' 'men' referred to 'month,' and 'rhoia' meant 'flow.'
Historical Evolution
'amenorrhoia' transformed into the Latin word 'amenorrhoea,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amenorrhea.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without monthly flow,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the absence of menstruation, one or more missed menstrual periods.
She was diagnosed with amenorrhea after missing her periods for several months.
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Last updated: 2025/07/12 20:51