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) ]
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) ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012