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amenorrhea

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a·men·or·rhe·a or a·men·or·rhoe·a  (-mn-r)
n.
Abnormal suppression or absence of menstruation.
[a-1 + Greek mn, month; see m-2 in Indo-European roots + -rrhea.]
a·menor·rheic, a·menor·rheal adj.
amenorrhea  (-mn-r)
The absence of menstruation in a woman between puberty and menopause. Some causes include pregnancy, decreased body weight, endocrine and other medical disorders, and certain medications.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.amenorrhea - absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow
amenia, amenorrhoea
symptom - (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
primary amenorrhea - delay of menarche beyond age 18
secondary amenorrhea - cessation of menstruation in a woman who had previously menstruated
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