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• OEstrual — [OE]s tru*al, a. [See {[OE]strus}.] (Physiol.) Of or pertaining to sexual desire; mostly applied to brute animals; as, the [oe]strual period; [oe]strual influence. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• OEstruation — [OE]s tru*a tion, n. (Physiol.) The state of being under [oe]strual influence, or of having sexual desire. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• yoni —    The yoni (vagina or womb), seen as the embodi ment of the great GODDESS, is worshipped in emblematic form in many Indian traditions. It can take the form of a pot or other vessel, a cleft rock, or a pond, lake, or pool. In certain esoteric… …   Encyclopedia of Hinduism

• menstruel — menstruel, elle [ mɑ̃stryɛl ] adj. • v. 1268; lat. menstrualis « mensuel », de menstruus → menstrues ♦ Qui a rapport aux menstrues, à la menstruation. Flux menstruel. Cycle menstruel. ⇒ œstral. ● menstruel, menstruelle adjectif (latin… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

• premenstrual syndrome — premen′strual syn drome n. pat a complex of physical and emotional changes, as depression, irritability, bloating, and soreness of the breasts, one or more of which may be experienced in the several days before the onset of menstrual flow Abbr.:… …   From formal English to slang

• semimenstrual — semimenˈstrual adjective Half monthly • • • Main Entry: ↑semi …   Useful english dictionary