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单词 menopause
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menopause

noun

men·​o·​pause ˈme-nə-ˌpȯz How to pronounce menopause (audio)
ˈmē-
1
: the natural cessation of menstruation that usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55
also : the period during which such cessation occurs

called also climacteric

compare perimenopause
2
: cessation of menstruation from other than natural causes
menopausal
ˌme-nə-ˈpȯ-zəl How to pronounce menopause (audio)
ˌmē-
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web According to the National Institutes of Health, 1.3 million Americans begin experiencing symptoms of menopause each year. Julia Musto, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2022 Women going through menopause make up a significant proportion of a company’s employee base. Kate Ryder, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2022 Mill Specialty Foods Founder Monica Molenaar is changing the narrative for women journeying through menopause. Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 12 July 2022 There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the first question -- about how long to continue hormone treatment for symptoms of menopause. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 11 July 2022 Covering every aspect of menopause, Northrup helps women take control of the changes happening in their bodies and minds at midlife. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 9 May 2022 Your estrogen levels naturally begin to decline during menopause, which can cause your vaginal tissue to become thinner, drier, and more easily irritated. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 15 July 2022 Fluctuations of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone — mostly during menstruation cycles, pregnancy and menopause — will cause pimples to pop up. Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022 In addition to the effects of aging, many women are impacted by the transition into menopause, which typically happens between 45 and 55. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 27 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

French ménopause, from méno- men- + pause stop, pause

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

menopause

noun

meno·​pause ˈmen-ə-ˌpȯz How to pronounce menopause (audio) ˈmēn- How to pronounce menopause (audio)
1
a(1)
: the natural cessation of menstruation occurring usually between the ages of 45 and 55
… osteoporosis, which increases the risk of hip and spine fractures, is a well-known consequence of menopause. Daniel D. Federman, The New England Journal of Medicine
(2)
: the physiological period in the life of a woman in which such cessation and the accompanying regression of ovarian function occurs
Hot flashes plague many women undergoing menopause K. A. Fackelmann, Science News

called also climacteric, climax

compare perimenopause
b
: cessation of menstruation from other than natural causes (as from surgical removal of the ovaries)
Premature menopause due to surgery or ovarian failure … Mary Duenwald, O: The Oprah Magazine
2
: andropause
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