postmenopausal
|post-men-o-pau-sal|
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/ˌpoʊstˌmɛnəˈpɔzəl/
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/ˌpəʊstˌmɛnəˈpɔːzəl/
after menopause
Etymology
Etymology Information
'postmenopausal' originates from the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'menopausal' relating to menopause.
Historical Evolution
The term 'postmenopausal' was formed in modern English by combining 'post-' with 'menopausal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'after menopause', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period after menopause.
Many women experience changes in their health during the postmenopausal years.
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