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menopause
nounfemininetechnicalcommon/mɨnuˈpawzɐ/me·no·pau·sa
Definition
1The time in a woman's life when menstruation permanently ceases, marking the end of reproductive capacity.
Usage examples
“Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause.”
“She started hormone replacement therapy to manage her menopause symptoms.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
menopausal symptomsonset of menopausego through menopausepost-menopause