Definition: A cessation or absence of menstrual periods
Pronunciation: ay-men-oh-REE-ah
Alternate Spellings: Amenorrhoea
Common Misspellings: amenorea
Examples: She knew she had gone through menopause when she had 12 months of amenorrhea.
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Updated: November 25, 2007
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