premenstrual syndrome
Definition of premenstrual syndrome
: a varying group of symptoms manifested by some women prior to menstruation that may include emotional instability, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, depression, headache, edema, and abdominal pain —called also PMS
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1944
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1944
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME Defined for English Language Learners
premenstrual syndrome
Definition of premenstrual syndrome for English Language Learners
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: a condition experienced by some women before menstruation that may include tiredness, irritability, anxiety, depression, headache, and stomach pain
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premenstrual syndrome
Medical Definition of premenstrual syndrome
: a varying constellation of symptoms manifested by some women prior to menstruation that may include emotional instability, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, depression, headache, edema, and abdominal pain—called also PMS
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