MENOPAUSE


Meaning of MENOPAUSE in English

n. 1 the ceasing of menstruation. 2 the period in a woman's life (usu. between 45 and 50) when this occurs (see also male menopause). menopausal adj.

[ mod.L menopausis (as MENO-, PAUSE) ]

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