premenstrual

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ menstrual.

Pronunciation
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌpɹiːˈmɛnstɹʊəl/, /ˌpɹiːˈmɛnstɹʊl/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /pɹiˈmɛnztɹ(əw)əl/, /pɹiˈmɛnstɹ(əw)əl/
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Adjective

premenstrual (comparative more premenstrual, superlative most premenstrual)

  1. Occurring in the time period during the menstrual cycle leading up to the beginning of menstruation.
  2. Relating to the time period in a girl's life prior to her first experience of menstruation; prepubescent.

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Spanish

Adjective

premenstrual (plural premenstruales)

  1. premenstrual
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