premenstrual

adjective

pre·​men·​stru·​al (ˌ)prē-ˈmen(t)-strə-wəl How to pronounce premenstrual (audio)
-strəl
: of, relating to, occurring in, or being the period just preceding menstruation
premenstrual tension
premenstrual symptoms
premenstrually adverb

Examples of premenstrual in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of premenstrual was in 1864

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“Premenstrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premenstrual. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

premenstrual

adjective
pre·​men·​stru·​al (ˈ)prē-ˈmen(t)-strə-wəl How to pronounce premenstrual (audio)
: of, relating to, occurring in, or being the time period just preceding menstruation
premenstrual symptoms

Medical Definition

premenstrual

adjective
pre·​men·​stru·​al ˌprē-ˈmen(t)-strə(-wə)l How to pronounce premenstrual (audio)
: of, relating to, occurring in, or being in the period just preceding menstruation
premenstrual women
premenstrually adverb

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