menopausal

men·o·pause  (mn-pôz)

n.

1. The permanent cessation of menstruation, occurring usually between the ages of 45 and 55.

2. The period during which such cessation occurs.

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[New Latin mnopausis : meno- + Greek pausis, pause; see pause.]

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meno·pausal adj.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

menopausal - of or relating to the menopause