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MENSTRUAL
menstrual, catamenial
(adjective) of or relating to menstruation or the menses; “menstrual period”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
menstrual (not comparable)
Of or relating to the menses.
(dated) Occurring once a month; monthly.
(dated) Lasting for a month.
Synonyms
• catamenial
• mensal
• menstruous
Anagrams
• Ulsterman, must-learn
Source: Wiktionary
Men"stru*al, a. Etym: [L. menstrualis: cf. F. menstruel. See Menstruous.]
1. Recurring once a month; monthly; gone through in a month; as, the menstrual revolution of the moon; pertaining to monthly changes; as, the menstrual equation of the sun's place.
2. Of or pertaining to the menses; as, menstrual discharges; the menstrual period.
3. Of or pertaining to a menstruum. Bacon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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