paramenstruum

paramenstruum
paramenstruum /par-ə-menˈstrŭ-əm/
noun
The four days before and the four days after the onset of menstruation
ORIGIN:para-1 and ↑menstruum

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paramenstruum
see para-1 1.

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  • paramenstruum — /pærəˈmɛnstruəm/ (say paruh menstroohuhm) noun the period of the menstrual cycle, which includes the four days on either side of the onset of menstruation …  

  • par|a|men|stru|al — «PAR uh MEHN stru uhl», adjective. of or having to do with the paramenstruum …   Useful english dictionary

  • par|a|men|stru|um — «PAR uh MEHN stru uhm», noun. a period of eight days comprising the four days preceding menstruation and the first four days of menstruation: »Recent studies have shown that in women half of all medical and surgical admissions to hospital occur… …   Useful english dictionary

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