menorrhagia
pronunciation
How to pronounce menorrhagia in British English:
UK [ˌmenə'reɪdʒɪə]
How to pronounce menorrhagia in American English:
US [ˌmenə'reɪdʒɪr]
-
- Noun:
- abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumors and can lead to anemia if prolonged
Word Origin
Example
- 1. Reproductive system : dysmenorrhea , menopausal problems , menorrhagia .
- 2. Menarche occurred at 13 years of age and the menstrual cycle remained within normal limits until the onset of menorrhagia .
- 3. In women , there will be abnormal menstrual cycles especially menorrhagia .
- 4. Treatment of menorrhagia with the levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system : effects on ovarian function and uterus .
- 5. Urinary retention , urinary tract infection , impotence , seminal emission , menorrhagia , pain of the medial of the knee joint .