menses

as in menstruation

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Noun
  • Its initial genesis is not totally clear—but one prominent theory suggests that bits of endometrium (the inside lining of the uterus) shed during menstruation can flow backward through the fallopian tubes and leak into the pelvis.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Folate provides fertility and pregnancy support, while iron helps replenish what is lost during menstruation.
    Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Oilers tied the game late in third period, but the Kings celebrated a 6-5 victory in Game 1.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The Heat still kept pushing and the Cavaliers went cold in the third quarter, shooting 8 of 24 (33.3 percent) from the field and 4 of 15 (26.7 percent) on threes in the period.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Menses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menses. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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