menopause
men·o·pause
noun \ˈme-nə-ˌpȯz, ˈmē-\Definition of MENOPAUSE
1
: the natural cessation of menstruation that usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55; also : the period during which such cessation occurs —called also climacteric — compare perimenopause
2
: cessation of menstruation from other than natural causes
— men·o·paus·al \ˌme-nə-ˈpȯ-zəl, ˌmē-\ adjective
See Origin of MENOPAUSE
French ménopause, from méno- men- + pause stop, pause
First Known Use: 1872
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