menopausal
adjective/ˌmɛnəˈpɔzəl/
Frequency rank: #18,230 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of menopause, the time when menstruation permanently stops.
Example sentence
Her doctor explained that menopausal symptoms like hot flashes are completely normal.
Synonyms & related words
- climacteric
- perimenopausal
- hormonal
- midlife
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