amenorrhea

noun

Meaning

The absence of menstruation in a woman of reproductive age.

Examples

Primary amenorrhea is diagnosed when a young woman has not begun menstruating by age fifteen.
Doctors often investigate lifestyle factors like extreme weight loss when a patient presents with secondary amenorrhea.

Synonyms: missed period, absent menstruation, menstrual cessation, anovulation

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amenorrhea

noun

Pronunciation: /əˌmɛnəˈriːə/

Definition

The absence of menstruation in a woman of reproductive age.

Examples

Primary amenorrhea is diagnosed when a young woman has not begun menstruating by age fifteen.
Doctors often investigate lifestyle factors like extreme weight loss when a patient presents with secondary amenorrhea.

Synonyms of amenorrhea

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