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单词 menstruate
释义

menstruate

verb

men·​stru·​ate ˈmen(t)-strü-ˌwāt How to pronounce menstruate (audio)
ˈmen-ˌstrāt
menstruated; menstruating

intransitive verb

: to undergo menstruation

Example Sentences

She began menstruating at the age of 12.
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Word History

Etymology

Late Latin menstruatus, past participle of menstruari, from Latin menstrua menses, from neuter plural of menstruus monthly, from mensis

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

menstruate

intransitive verb

men·​stru·​ate ˈmen(t)-strə-ˌwāt, ˈmen-ˌstrāt How to pronounce menstruate (audio)
menstruated; menstruating
: to undergo menstruation
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