amenorrhoeic
|a-men-or-rhoe-ic|
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/ˌeɪ.məˈnɔːr.i.ɪk/
(amenorrhea)
absence of menstruation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amenorrhoeic' 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,' and the adjective form became 'amenorrhoeic.'
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 affected by amenorrhea, the absence of menstruation.
The patient was diagnosed as amenorrhoeic after missing her periods for several months.
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Last updated: 2025/07/12 22:21