another term for menstrual cycle
the periodic discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus, occurring approximately monthly from puberty to menopause in nonpregnant women and females of other primate species. 2. the period of menstruating. Origin of menstruation. 1770-1780. First recorded in 1770-80; menstruate + -ion. Sense of repeated cycle of events led to that of interval of time.. Meaning dot marking end of a sentence first recorded 1609, from similar use in M.L. Sense of menstruation dates from 1822. Educational sense of portion of time set apart for a lesson is from 1876. See more words with the same meaning: menstruation, menstrual period (related to). See more words with the same meaning: mythical people, creatures, and conditions (list of). Last edited on Jan 13 2012. Submitted by Emily from UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA on Jan 13 1998. Sometimes abbreviated AF. See more words with the same meaning: menstruation, menstrual period (related to). See more words with the same meaning: mythical people, creatures, and conditions (list of). Last edited on Jun 13 1999. Submitted by Diane F. from Rochester, MI, USA on Jun 13 1999. Word Origin & History. period 1413, course or extent of time, from M.L. periodus recurring portion, cycle, from L. periodus a complete sentence, also cycle of the Greek games, from Gk. periodos rounded sentence, cycle, circuit, period of time, lit. going around, from peri- around + hodos a going, way, journey (see cede). Words and expressions for menstruation around the world. Send contributions from any culture and language! Write as much as you know about the words, including. who uses it (women and/or men), where used, origin, etc. But send it even if you don't know more about it. * means the word or expression has not been used in real life, supposedly. Words and expressions for menstruation around the world. 1  Send contributions from any culture and language! Write as much as you know about the words, including. who uses it (women and/or men), where used, origin, etc. But send it even if you don't know more about it. * 2  means the word or expression has not been used in real life, supposedly. Answers.com® is making the world better one answer at a time. PERIOD (time) : age, era, epoch, term PERIOD (punctuation) : stop, full-stop, conclusion PERIOD (menstrual) : cycle, time of the month. Was this answer useful? Menstruation, also known as a period or monthly, is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. The first period usually begins between twelve and fifteen years of age, a point in time known as menarche. This called a period to shorten it and make sound more plesent than menstrual cycle. this is often a term used by non professionals for more information go to yahoo.com and post this qeistion. flow; menses; menstruum; period. 2 people found this useful.
A period to shorten it and make sound more plesent than menstrual cycle.