English · Body & Health
menopause
/ˈmen.ə.pɔːz/
[/ˈmen.ə.pɔːz/]
end of menstruation
Advancednoun
Definition
The time in a woman's life when menstruation naturally stops.
Example
Many women experience hot flushes during the years around menopause.
Many women experience hot flushes during the years around menopause.
Etymology
From Greek 'men' (month) and 'pausis' (stopping).
How & Where It’s Used
A natural stage usually occurring in midlife.