menstruation

/ˌmɛnstruˈeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The regular flow of blood and tissue from the lining of the uterus, occurring about once a month in people who are not pregnant.
    • Many girls start menstruation between the ages of 10 and 15.
    • Menstruation is a normal part of the reproductive cycle.
    • She tracks her menstruation using a phone app to predict when it will start.
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