amenorrhea

noun

amen·​or·​rhea ˌā-ˌme-nə-ˈrē-ə How to pronounce amenorrhea (audio)
ˌä-
: abnormal absence or suppression of menses
amenorrheic
ˌā-ˌme-nə-ˈrē-ik How to pronounce amenorrhea (audio)
ˌä-
adjective

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These symptoms could be signs of amenorrhea and require a proper diagnosis.3 A healthcare provider can diagnose amenorrhea by asking you questions about your menstrual cycle and history, as well as your lifestyle habits. — Laura Schober, Health, 5 Oct. 2024 Primary amenorrhea is when a girl reaches age 15 without getting a period, while secondary amenorrhea is the absence of at least three periods in a row for someone who's had them before. — Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from a- + Greek mēn month + New Latin -o- + -rrhea — more at moon

First Known Use

circa 1771, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of amenorrhea was circa 1771

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amenorrhea

noun
amen·​or·​rhea
variants or chiefly British amenorrhoea
ˌā-ˌmen-ə-ˈrē-ə, ˌäm-ˌen- How to pronounce amenorrhea (audio)
: abnormal absence or suppression of menstruation see primary amenorrhea, secondary amenorrhea
amenorrheic adjective
or chiefly British amenorrhoeic
-ˈrē-ik How to pronounce amenorrhea (audio)

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