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n. - The monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause.

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Usage examples (33)
  • A woman does not take the gout unless her menses be stopped--Hippocrates
  • Our menses are a time for rejuvenation and tapping into our inner wisdom.
  • Menstruation is that periodical discharge which takes place from the womb, commonly called menses or courses.
  • You know, menopause is the cessation of menses (ph).
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