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menopause

[ men-uh-pawz ]

noun

Physiology.
  1. the period of permanent cessation of menstruation, usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55.


menopause

/ ˈɛəʊˌɔː /

noun

  1. the period during which a woman's menstrual cycle ceases, normally occurring at an age of 45 to 50 Nontechnical namechange of life
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menopause

  1. The time at which menstruation ceases, occurring usually between 45 and 55 years of age in humans.

menopause

  1. The period in a woman's life when her menstrual cycles stop. Menopause typically occurs between the ages of forty-five and fifty-five.
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Derived Forms

  • ˌԴˈ貹ܲ, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of menopause1

From the French word éԴDZ貹ܲ, dating back to 1870–75. See meno-, pause
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Word History and Origins

Origin of menopause1

C19: from French, from Greek ŧ month + pausis halt
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In September, she presented a Panorama special on the menopause industry, while last month, she fronted a two-part documentary on Scottish fashion called Icons of Style.

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If you or someone you know has experienced the menopause, you'll know it can be a challenging time.

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"I'd just come over the age of 50 and I was starting to put these pains down to the menopause, I thought that probably what my uncomfortable tummy was," Mrs Cook explained.

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Another example might be myocarditis, an important cause of sudden cardiac death that is more common in men than women, at least until the age of 50 or menopause.

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GPs will work more closely with specialists to access expert advice quickly for patients with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, menopause symptoms and ear infections.

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