menstrual

[men-stroo-uh l, -struh l] /ˈmɛn stru əl, -strəl/
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to menstruation or to the menses.
2.
Archaic. monthly.
Origin
1350-1400; Middle English menstruall < Latin mēnstruālis having monthly courses, equivalent to mēnstru(a) monthly courses (noun use of neuter plural of mēnstruus monthly; mēnstr- (see semester) + -uus adj. suffix, probably on the model of annuus annual) + -ālis -al1
Related forms
intermenstrual, adjective
postmenstrual, adjective
premenstrual, adjective
premenstrually, adverb
Examples from the web for menstrual
  • Compare that to menstrual blood, which has yet to even become an umbilical cord, and thus possesses far less limitations.
  • Normal variation in the length of the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle: effect of chronological age.
  • There are a number of different medicines prescribed for menstrual disorders.
  • Absent menstruation means no menstrual flow, or period.
  • There are a number of different menstrual disorders.
  • Normal menstrual function usually returns after the primary disorder is treated.
  • At first, the menstrual periods typically are irregular.
  • It can be used to take tissue samples and also as a procedure to help temporarily reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
  • Excessive bleeding with menstrual periods and after delivery often occurs.
  • Call your health care provider if your menstrual periods do not resume after a gynecologic or obstetrical procedure.
British Dictionary definitions for menstrual

menstrual

/ˈmɛnstrʊəl/
adjective
1.
of or relating to menstruation or the menses
Word Origin and History for menstrual
adj.

late 14c., "pertaining to menses," also (in astronomy) "monthly," from Old French menstruel, from Latin menstrualis "monthly," especially "of or having monthly courses," from menstruus "of a month, every month, monthly, pertaining to a month," from mensis "month" (see moon (n.)).

menstrual in Medicine

menstrual men·stru·al (měn'strōō-əl) or men·stru·ous (-əs)
adj.
Of or relating to menstruation.