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premenstruation

premenstruation is the alternative form of premenstrual.

Meaning of premenstrual

Adjective

premenstrual (comparative more premenstrual, superlative most premenstrual)

  1. Occurring in the time period during the menstrual cycle leading up to the beginning of menstruation.
  2. Relating to the time period in a girl's life prior to her first experience of menstruation; prepubescent.

Origin of premenstruation

From pre- + menstruation.

Questions about premenstruation

What is premenstruation the alternative form of?
Premenstruation is the alternative form of premenstrual.

Words near premenstruation in the dictionary

  1. premenstrual dysphoric disorders
  2. premenstrual stress
  3. premenstrual syndrome
  4. premenstrual tension
  5. premenstrually
  6. premenstruation
  7. prementa
  8. premental
  9. prementioned
  10. prementum
  11. Premer

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