menstrual_cycle | ||
1. | [ noun ] a recurring cycle (beginning at menarche and ending at menopause) in which the endometrial lining of the uterus prepares for pregnancy; if pregnancy does not occur the lining is shed at menstruation | |
Examples: | "the average menstrual cycle is 28 days" |
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Related terms: | cycle safe_period secretory_phase fertile_period menstrual_phase | |
Similar spelling: |
menstrual_phase menstrual_flow menstrual_blood menstruation menstruating |