menorrhagia
/,menou'reidʤiə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- Abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding: A medical term for excessive menstrual flow in terms of duration or volume, which differs from a woman's normal cycle.
Usage
- Noun:
- Menorrhagia is a common gynecological complaint that can significantly impact quality of life.
- The doctor diagnosed her with menorrhagia after she reported soaking through sanitary protection hourly for several consecutive hours.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical Context: In medical literature, is often distinguished from other menstrual disorders like metrorrhagia (irregular bleeding) and is a key symptom to investigate.
- The primary investigation for menorrhagia includes a pelvic ultrasound and assessment of hemoglobin levels.
Variants and Related Words
- Menorrhagic (adj): Pertaining to or characterized by menorrhagia.
- The patient presented with menorrhagic symptoms.
Synonyms
- Hypermenorrhea: A synonymous medical term for excessive menstrual flow.
- Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB): A more common, descriptive term often used in patient communication.
Different Meanings
- This word has a single, specific medical meaning. It is not used in general or figurative contexts.
Notes on Usage
- is a formal, clinical term. In everyday conversation or when speaking with patients, healthcare providers often use the phrase "heavy periods" or "heavy menstrual bleeding."
- It is typically used as a countable noun (e.g., "She has menorrhagia") or an uncountable noun referring to the condition.
Noun
- abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumors and can lead to anemia if prolonged