post-menopausal
|post-men-o-pau-sal|
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/poʊstˌmɛnəˈpɔzəl/
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/pəʊstˌmɛnəˈpɔːzəl/
after menopause
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-menopausal' originates from the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'menopausal' relating to menopause.
Historical Evolution
'Post-menopausal' combines the prefix 'post-' with 'menopausal' to describe the period after menopause.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'after menopause,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period after menopause.
She is experiencing post-menopausal symptoms.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 07:21