dysmenorrhea

dysmenorrhea Definition

dys·men·or·rhea (dis′men ə rē′ə)

noun

painful or difficult menstruation

Etymology: ModL < dys- + Gr mēn, month + -rrhea

dysmenorrhea Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

primary: There are several types of dysmenorrhea: Primary dysmenorrhea refers to menstrual pain that occurs in otherwise healthy women.
secondary: Endometriosis is the most common cause of secondary dysmenorrhea and is frequently misdiagnosed as primary dysmenorrhea.

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