menstrual cycle (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 28
def a recurring cycle (beginning at menarche and ending at menopause) in which the endometrial lining of the uterus prepares for pregnancy
def if pregnancy does not occur the lining is shed at menstruation
examples the average menstrual cycle is 28 days
Outgoing links
Hypernym cycle, oscillation
Part meronym fertile period, fertile phase; menstrual phase; secretory phase, luteal phase; safe period
Incoming links
Hyponym cycle, oscillation
Part holonym fertile period, fertile phase; menstrual phase; secretory phase, luteal phase; safe period

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