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menses

/mɛnsɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does menses mean?

noun

The periodic flow of blood from the uterus in the human female, occurring at intervals of about one month, or the time of such a flow.

Example

"The woman's menses started on her 13th birthday, marking the beginning of her menstrual cycle."

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