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menopause noun the period in a woman's life, typically between the ages of 45 and 55, when menstruation ceases and pregnancy is no longer possible. Also called change of life, the change. See also male menopause. menopausal adj 1 relating to or experiencing the menopause and associated hormonal changes. 2 colloq suffering from strange moods and behaviour in middle age.
ETYMOLOGY: 19c: from French ménopause, from Greek men month + pausis cessation.
menopause noun the period in a woman's life, typically between the ages of 45 and 55, when menstruation ceases and pregnancy is no longer possible. Also called change of life, the change. See also male menopause. menopausal adj 1 relating to or experiencing the menopause and associated hormonal changes. 2 colloq suffering from strange moods and behaviour in middle age.
ETYMOLOGY: 19c: from French ménopause, from Greek men month + pausis cessation.
menopause noun the period in a woman's life, typically between the ages of 45 and 55, when menstruation ceases and pregnancy is no longer possible. Also called change of life, the change. See also male menopause. menopausal adj 1 relating to or experiencing the menopause and associated hormonal changes. 2 colloq suffering from strange moods and behaviour in middle age.
ETYMOLOGY: 19c: from French ménopause, from Greek men month + pausis cessation.
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