amenorrheal
|a-me-nor-rhe-al|
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/ˌeɪ.məˈnɔːr.i.əl/
(amenorrhea)
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 modern English word 'amenorrhea' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without monthly flow,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by amenorrhea, the absence of menstruation.
The patient was diagnosed with an amenorrheal condition.
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Last updated: 2025/07/12 21:06